ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Lv 3 Electrolytes Imbalance Questions
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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
The nurse is preparing to start an IV on a newly admitted patient. Which action by the nurse places the patient at risk for infection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blowing on the cleansed area introduces bacteria from the nurse's breath, increasing infection risk.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
Which of the following solutions can be administered with a blood component?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 0.9% sodium chloride (normal saline) is isotonic and safe to administer with blood products, as it does not cause hemolysis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of a school-age child who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Daily aerobic exercise promotes lung function and airway clearance in children with cystic fibrosis.