ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 7 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client and identifies a serum potassium of 6.8 COLLAPSE mEq/L. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sodium polystyrene sulfonate binds potassium in the intestines, reducing serum potassium levels, effectively treating hyperkalemia.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with End Stage Renal Disease has a mature Arteriovenous Fistula. Which of the following interventions would the nurse include in the client's plan of care? Select All that Apply
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Avoiding blood draws (
A) prevents fistula damage. Auscultating for a bruit (
B) and palpating for a thrill (
C) confirm patency. Irrigation (
D) and clamping (E) are inappropriate for fistulas.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with triaging clients after a mass casualty event. Which of the following clients should the nurse attend to first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe respiratory stridor and deviated trachea indicate a life-threatening airway obstruction, requiring immediate intervention to secure the airway and prevent respiratory failure, which takes precedence over other conditions.
Question 4 of 5
Which statement by a client indicates an understanding of the spread of Hepatitis C?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hepatitis C is transmitted through blood, such as via contaminated tattoo needles. Crowded conditions and poor handwashing relate to hepatitis A, and casual contact does not spread hepatitis C.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is checking for paradoxical blood pressure on a client who has constrictive pericarditis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pulsus paradoxus, a drop in systolic BP >10 mm Hg on inspiration, indicates constrictive pericarditis due to restricted heart filling.