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
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
An 87-year-old patient recovering from abdominal surgery has a continuous intravenous infusion to supply nutrients and antibiotics. What complication should you suspect when signs and symptoms of redness, warmth, and pain at the infusion site are reported?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Phlebitis, inflammation of the vein, commonly presents with redness, warmth, and pain at the IV site, often caused by the catheter or medication.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse reviewing the laboratory of a client who had a total thyroidectomy discovers that his calcium level is 7 mg/dL (9-10.5 mg/dL). Which of the following client findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypocalcemia, common post-thyroidectomy, can cause muscle tetany due to increased neuromuscular excitability.