ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Custom Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient is one day postoperative following an open thoracotomy. The patient is receiving oxygen mist at 40% by Venturi mask. The patient's ABG results are: pH 7.31, PaO2 93 mm Hg, PaCO2 50 mm Hg, HCO3 25 mEq/L. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse?
Correct Answer:
Rationale: A
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from four clients who have wounds. The nurse should recognize that which of the following clients has manifested a wound infection?
Correct Answer:
Rationale: A
Question 3 of 5
A patient's ABG results came back with the following values: pH 7.25, CO2 40, HCO3 22. How would you, as the nurse, interpret these results?
Correct Answer:
Rationale: A
Question 4 of 5
When presenting about caring for patients who are receiving diuretic therapy, the nurse should explain that which of the following medications can put patients at risk for hyperkalemia?
Correct Answer:
Rationale: B
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient during the immediate postoperative period following major abdominal surgery. When administering an opioid analgesic for pain, the nurse should explain that the medication may have which of the following effects?
Correct Answer:
Rationale: D