ATI LPN
Medication Administration Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
(Incomplete question, assumed: How many identifiers should be used to verify patient identity before administering medication?)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Standard practice in medication administration, as per the 'Nine Rights,' requires verifying patient identity using two identifiers (e.g., name and date of birth) to ensure safety. The question is incomplete, but this is a common nursing knowledge point likely intended here.
Question 2 of 5
A client has a venous ulcer on the lower leg that is treated with compression therapy. The nurse instructs the client to elevate the leg above the level of the heart whenever possible. What is the rationale for this instruction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: To reduce edema and venous pressure is the rationale for elevating the leg above the level of the heart whenever possible. Venous ulcers are caused by chronic venous insufficiency, which impairs venous return and causes blood pooling, increased venous pressure, and edema in the lower extremities. Elevation helps to facilitate venous return and reduce edema and venous pressure, which improves wound healing.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is evaluating a client's response to negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). Which outcome indicates that the therapy is effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreased edema in the wound area indicates that NPWT is effective, as NPWT applies negative pressure (suction) to the wound, which removes excess fluid, reduces swelling, and improves blood circulation to the area.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a pressure ulcer on the sacrum. Which intervention should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse should follow the ABCDE priority-setting framework when caring for a client with a pressure ulcer. The first priority is to address airway, breathing, and circulation (ABC) issues, which include relieving pressure on the wound to prevent further tissue damage and promote blood flow to the area.
Question 5 of 5
A client is receiving negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) for a diabetic foot ulcer. Which action should the nurse take when changing the dressing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse should apply sterile saline to moisten the foam dressing before removal, as this helps to prevent trauma and bleeding from adherent dressing. The nurse should also wear sterile gloves and use aseptic technique when changing the dressing.