ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam East Wick College Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hypokalemia as a result of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypokalemia causes a weak, irregular pulse due to cardiac arrhythmias.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has an NG tube that has drained 2,500 mL in the past 6 hr. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following electrolyte imbalances?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Large-volume NG drainage causes significant potassium loss, leading to hypokalemia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has dehydration. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypokalemia (2.5 mEq/L) is critical, risking cardiac and muscular complications.
Question 4 of 5
A client receives the wrong medication in error. The nurse who made the medication error should do which of the following first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Observing the client first ensures no adverse effects from the medication error.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is taking a loop diuretic and notes the client's potassium level is 3.0 mEq/L. Which of the following physiological responses should the nurse expect related to the client's hypokalemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypokalemia can cause cardiac dysrhythmias due to altered cardiac muscle excitability.