ATI LPN
ATI LPN UT1 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing care to a client who reports facial pain, including dental pain in the upper teeth. Which of the following additional symptoms would lead the nurse to suspect sinusitis as the source of the pain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Persistent nasal congestion despite decongestants or antihistamines suggests sinusitis, indicating inflammation or infection in the sinuses.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with preparations for administering intravenous potassium replacement supplements to a client who has a potassium level of 2.5 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to include? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: C: Potassium affects cardiac conduction, requiring monitoring to detect arrhythmias. D: Adequate urine output ensures kidneys can excrete excess potassium.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data for a client who has tension pneumothorax. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect following tracheal deviation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tension pneumothorax causes increased intrathoracic pressure, leading to decreased venous return and reduced cardiac output.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypokalemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse associate with hypokalemia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: U waves are a classic electrocardiogram (ECG) finding associated with hypokalemia, indicative of the electrolyte imbalance affecting cardiac repolarization.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a respiratory disorder and displays manifestations of hypoxia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cyanosis, a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes, is a key sign of hypoxia. It occurs when there is insufficient oxygen in the blood, leading to a darker color of deoxygenated hemoglobin.