ATI LPN
ATI PN adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is monitoring laboratory values for a client who is receiving hemodialysis and has a serum calcium level of 7.2 mg/dL. For which of the following should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lethargy is a symptom of hypocalcemia, associated with a low calcium level of 7.2 mg/dL.
Extract:
Graphic Results, Diagnostic Results, Progress Report
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client following a thoracentesis. The nurse should notify the provider for which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 26/min indicates potential distress post-thoracentesis, requiring provider notification.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has iron deficiency anemia. Which of the following locations should the nurse monitor for the clinical manifestation of cheilosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cheilosis, or angular cheilitis, affects the corners of the mouth, monitored at location B.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the results of a client's fecal occult blood screening test. Which of the following findings from the client's history should the nurse identify as potentially causing a false positive result?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ibuprofen can cause gastrointestinal bleeding, leading to a false positive fecal occult blood test result.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for propranolol for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Withholding propranolol if systolic blood pressure is below 90 mm Hg prevents hypotension, a critical safety measure.