ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Lv 3 Electrolytes Imbalance Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is using Chvostek sign to assess for hypocalcemia. Which statement correctly describes this test?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tapping the face below and in front of the ear tests for Chvostek's sign, where facial muscle twitching indicates hypocalcemia.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is using Chvostek sign to assess for hypocalcemia. Which statement correctly describes this test?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tapping the face below and in front of the ear tests for Chvostek's sign, where facial muscle twitching indicates hypocalcemia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values for a client who takes spironolactone and notes that the client's serum potassium level is 6.8 mEq/L (3.5 -5 mEq/L). The nurse notifies the provider and anticipates that the provider will provide which of the following instructions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hyperkalemia can cause life-threatening cardiac dysrhythmias, necessitating an ECG to monitor for abnormalities.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from a client who takes furosemide daily for heart failure. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of hypokalemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fatigue is a hallmark symptom of hypokalemia due to impaired cellular and muscle function.