ATI LPN
Acute Respiratory Care Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer enoxaparin subcutaneously to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administer the medication with the needle at a 45 degree angle. Subcutaneous injections should be inserted at 45 to 90 degree angles. Enoxaparin is given in the abdomen, and the Z-track method is for IM injections. Massaging the site of an anticoagulant will increase bruising.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 0.9% sodium chloride 750 ml IV to infuse over 7 hr. The nurse should set the infusion pump to deliver how many ml/hr? (Round to nearest whole number)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 107 ml/hr. Calculation: 750 ml ÷ 7 hr = 107.14 ml/hr, rounded to 107.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing a change of shift report. Which of the following tools or documents should the nurse use to communicate continuity of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Situation, background, assessment, and recommendation.
Question 4 of 5
A home health nurse is performing a follow-up visit for a client who has a gastrostomy tube through which they receive intermittent feedings, and medications. The client has recently developed diarrhea. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a possible cause of the diarrhea?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client’s caregiver washes out the feeding bag with warm water once every 24 hr. Feeding bags should be washed out after each feeding and replaced with a new feeding bag every 24 hr to prevent bacterial contamination.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing an education program for staff about advocacy. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Advocacy ensures clients’ safety, health and rights.