ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals 2023 Exam 4 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer sucralfate 80 mg/kg/day to divide into four doses per day to a child who weighs 35 kg. The amount available is sucralfate oral suspension 1 g/10 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 7 mL
Rationale: 35 kg × 80 mg/kg/day = 2800 mg/day; 2800 mg ÷ 4 = 700 mg/dose; 700 mg ÷ (1000 mg/10 mL) = 7 mL/dose.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving detoxification treatment for an opioid use disorder. As the nurse is preparing to administer a methadone IM injection, the client tells the nurse, 'I am afraid of needles.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Requesting a PO route addresses the client’s fear while ensuring treatment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who reports feeling short of breath and notes that the client's SaO2 level is 88% while on room air. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rechecking after coughing assesses if the low SaO2 is due to mucus, addressing it immediately.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the transfer of a client who has left-sided weakness from a bed to a chair. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Flexing hips and knees uses proper mechanics, reducing injury risk during transfer.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about seizure management with the family of a client who has a seizure disorder. Which of the following statements by a family member indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Loosening clothing ensures comfort and breathing, a safe seizure management step.