ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Lv 3 Electrolytes Imbalance Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is taking a loop diuretic and notes the client's potassium level is 3.0 mEq/L (3.5-5 mEq/L). Which of the following physiological responses should the nurse expect related to the client's hypokalemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypokalemia can impair cardiac muscle function, leading to potentially life-threatening cardiac dysrhythmias.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who has dehydration and is receiving IV fluid replacement. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as effectiveness of the treatment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Urine output of 200 mL/4 hr (50 mL/hr) indicates improved kidney perfusion and hydration, suggesting effective treatment.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a community clinic is collecting data from a client who reports frequent vomiting and diarrhea for the past 3 days. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Poor skin turgor, hypotension, and flat neck veins are expected findings in dehydration due to fluid loss from vomiting and diarrhea.
Question 5 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.