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 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 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has an ileal conduit following bladder cancer. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for the nurse to provide additional teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Catheterizing the stoma is incorrect, as urine flows continuously into the pouch, indicating a need for further teaching.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is implementing a bladder-training program for a client. For which of the following actions by the assistive personnel (AP) who is helping with the client's care should the nurse intervene?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Urinating whenever the urge occurs undermines bladder training, which aims to improve control, not immediate response.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has had diarrhea for several days. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dehydration results from fluid and electrolyte loss due to diarrhea, causing symptoms like dry mouth and decreased urine output.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has nausea and is vomiting. The nurse should identify that the client is at risk for which of the following acid-base imbalances?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Metabolic alkalosis is a condition in which the blood pH is elevated due to an excess of bicarbonate or a loss of acid. It can be caused by nausea and vomiting, as they result in the loss of gastric acid and the retention of bicarbonate.