ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals 2023 NS117 Winter 2023 Monroe College NY PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has diarrhea. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of hypokalemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Muscle weakness occurs in hypokalemia due to potassium's role in muscle function, disrupted by low levels.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has respiratory acidosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lethargy indicates low oxygen and high carbon dioxide levels in the brain, a common sign of respiratory acidosis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has COPD. The nurse should identify that the client is at risk for which of the following acid-base imbalances?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Respiratory acidosis is a condition in which the blood pH is lowered due to an accumulation of carbon dioxide. It can be caused by hypoventilation, airway obstruction, or lung diseases such as COPD. It is the most common acid-base imbalance in COPD patients.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who reports constipation. Which of the following should the nurse discuss as causes of constipation?
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Ignoring the urge hardens stool, and excessive laxative use causes dependency, both leading to constipation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has a pleural effusion. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dullness percussed over the lung fields indicates the presence of fluid or a mass, such as in pleural effusion, due to the flat sound produced.