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 a sodium level of 128 mEq/L (136-145 mEq/L) Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hyponatremia causes cellular swelling in the brain, leading to headaches and other neurological symptoms.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is phoning a provider to report a client's serum potassium of 6.2 mEq/L (3.5-5 mEq/L). Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) is used to treat hyperkalemia by lowering potassium levels through ion exchange in the intestines.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client whose serum potassium level is 5.3 mEq/L (3.5-5 mEq/L). The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) is used to treat hyperkalemia by lowering serum potassium levels through ion exchange in the intestines.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is using Chvostek sign to assess for hypocalcemia. Which statement correctly describes this test?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tapping the face below and in front of the ear tests for Chvostek's sign, where facial muscle twitching indicates hypocalcemia.