ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Lv 3 Electrolytes Imbalance Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has acute gastroenteritis. Which of the following data collection findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A potassium level of 2.5 mEq/L is critically low and can cause life-threatening cardiac dysrhythmias, requiring immediate intervention.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of a school-age child who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Daily aerobic exercise promotes lung function and airway clearance in children with cystic fibrosis.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a group of patients. Which patient is at highest risk for hypovolemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Significant blood loss (2 liters) during surgery poses the highest risk for hypovolemia, requiring immediate fluid replacement.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values for a client who takes spironolactone and notes that the client's serum potassium level is 6.8 mEq/L (3.5 -5 mEq/L). The nurse notifies the provider and anticipates that the provider will provide which of the following instructions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hyperkalemia can cause life-threatening cardiac dysrhythmias, necessitating an ECG to monitor for abnormalities.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has isotonic fluid-volume deficit. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Isotonic fluid-volume deficit reduces blood volume, leading to a weak, thready pulse due to decreased cardiac output.