ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Lv 3 Electrolytes Imbalance Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following complications can occur if a clotted cannula is flushed too aggressively?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aggressively flushing a clotted cannula can dislodge a clot into the bloodstream, potentially causing serious complications like embolism.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is phoning a provider to report a client's serum potassium of 6.2 mEq/L (3.5-5 mEq/L). Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) is used to treat hyperkalemia by lowering potassium levels through ion exchange in the intestines.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a calcium level of 12 mg/dL (9-10.5 mg/dL). Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypercalcemia depresses neuromuscular function, leading to decreased deep tendon reflexes.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has acute gastroenteritis. Which of the following data collection findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A potassium level of 2.5 mEq/L is critically low and can cause life-threatening cardiac dysrhythmias, requiring immediate intervention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the charge nurse as an indicator of dehydration?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Skin tenting is a classic sign of dehydration, indicating reduced skin turgor due to fluid volume depletion.