ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Lv 3 Electrolytes Imbalance Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer dextrose 5% in water IV to infuse at 100 mL/60 min. The drop factor on the manual IV tubing is 60 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the IV flow rate to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round to the nearest whole number.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using the formula Flow rate (gtt/min) = (Volume/Time) × Drop factor, 100 mL/60 min × 60 gtt/mL = 100 gtt/min.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client about dietary sources of potassium. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cantaloupe is a potassium-rich food, indicating the client understands the dietary teaching.
Question 3 of 5
The IV infusion pump for a patient receiving an IV therapy begins to alarm and displays occlusion. When the silence button is pushed, the alarm quickly resumes. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking for kinking of the tubing or a closed clamp is the first action, as most occlusions are due to these issues, which can often be resolved immediately.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has isotonic fluid-volume deficit. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Isotonic fluid-volume deficit reduces blood volume, leading to a weak, thready pulse due to decreased cardiac output.
Question 5 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.