ATI LPN
PN ATI Learning System Medical Surgical Final Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to receive intermittent peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weighing the client before and after each dialysis treatment can help monitor the fluid balance and the effectiveness of the dialysis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is to receive a transfusion of packed red blood cells (RBCs). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Checking vital signs, verifying blood type with two nurses, and using filtered tubing ensure a safe transfusion.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who has blepharitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The first step in the nursing process is assessment. Even with a diagnosis of blepharitis, the nurse must inspect the eyes to evaluate the current severity, presence of drainage (e.g., purulent vs. serous), redness, or signs of secondary infection (e.g., bacterial involvement). This informs subsequent interventions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has thrombophlebitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse recommend for the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Compression stockings improve blood flow and reduce swelling, pain, and clot formation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's laboratory report. The client's ABG levels are pH 7.5, PaCO2 32 mm Hg, and HCO3 24 mEq/L. The nurse should determine that the client has which of the following acid-base imbalances?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Respiratory alkalosis occurs when the blood pH is high, the PaCO2 is low, and the HCO3 is normal or low, typically due to hyperventilation.