ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals 2023 NS117 Winter 2023 Monroe College NY PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has nausea and is vomiting. The nurse should identify that the client is at risk for which of the following acid-base imbalances?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Metabolic alkalosis is a condition in which the blood pH is elevated due to an excess of bicarbonate or a loss of acid. It can be caused by nausea and vomiting, as they result in the loss of gastric acid and the retention of bicarbonate.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of hyperkalemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperkalemia causes decreased deep tendon reflexes by interfering with nerve and muscle function due to high potassium levels.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at risk for hypokalemia. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following foods is the best source of potassium?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A baked potato provides 941 mg of potassium, the highest among the options, making it the best source.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the implementation of a bowel training program for a client. For the program to be effective, the nurse should take the client to the bathroom at which of the following times?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Responding to the urge reinforces natural bowel patterns, enhancing the effectiveness of bowel training.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with the parents of an infant who has a prescription for home oxygen and pulse oximetry monitoring. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Notifying the doctor for a 100% reading indicates a misunderstanding, as this is within the normal range (95-100%) for infants.