ATI LPN Fundamentals Exam III

Extract:

A charge nurse is reviewing legal guidelines for documentation with a newly licensed nurse

Question 1 of 5

A charge nurse is reviewing legal guidelines for documentation with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following should the charge nurse include in the teaching? (select all that apply)

A. A medical record can be used as evidence in a court of lawB. A nurse should ensure the documentation is organized and completed in a timely fashionC. Documentation should include the nurse's interpretation of the client situationD. Data contained in a client's medical record can be shared with all employees within a health care facilityE. Information recorded in the client's medical record must be accurate and complete.

Correct Answer: A,B,E

Rationale: A. A medical record can be used as evidence in a court of law. B. Documentation should be organized and timely to ensure accuracy. E. Information must be accurate and complete to support safe care and legal purposes.

Extract:

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diabetes mellitus and a new prescription for prednisone

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diabetes mellitus and a new prescription for prednisone. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. "I might have a fever while taking this medication."B. "This medication can cause ringing in my ears."C. "I should expect to feel hungrier while on this medication."D. "I might notice a decrease in my blood sugar while taking this medication."

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Prednisone can increase appetite and may cause weight gain, so feeling hungrier is an expected side effect that the client should anticipate.

Extract:

A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride 30 mEq PO daily

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride 30 mEq PO daily. The amount available is potassium chloride 20 mEq/15mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A. 22.5 mL

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The calculation is (30 mEq Ã· 20 mEq) Ã— 15 mL = 22.5 mL, which provides the required dose of potassium chloride.

Extract:

A nurse is administering medications via a feeding tube

Question 4 of 5

Why is it necessary to flush a feeding tube with water between each medication administration?

A. To ensure that fluid and electrolyte balance is maintainedB. To give the patient some much needed fluid intakeC. To prevent interaction of medication with each otherD. None of the above

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Flushing the feeding tube with water between medication administrations helps prevent interactions between medications that may be incompatible, ensuring each medication is delivered effectively and safely.

Extract:

A provider prescribes a sublingual medication for a client who has an NG tube in place

Question 5 of 5

A provider prescribes a sublingual medication for a client who has an NG tube in place. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Administer the crushed medication through the NG tube.B. Administer the medication under the client's tongue.C. Request a prescription for an oral formulation of the medication.D. Dissolve the medication in water and give it through the NG tube.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Administering the medication under the tongue is the correct route for sublingual administration, ensuring rapid absorption as intended.

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