ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 4
The nurse is preparing to administer regular insulin to a client with type 1 diabetes. Before administering the insulin, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rotating the vial between hands mixes regular insulin gently, ensuring even suspension without denaturing it warming, shaking, or large needles risk potency loss or tissue damage. Nurses use this technique, confirming clarity, for safe, effective glycemic control in type 1 diabetes.
Question 2 of 4
The physician has ordered Stadol (butorphanol) for a post-operative client. The nurse knows that the medication is having its intended effect if the client:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Being asleep 30 minutes post-Stadol indicates effective pain relief and sedation, its intended effect post-op extra food, urine output, or less nausea aren't primary goals. Nurses monitor response, ensuring rest and pain control, critical for recovery in surgical care.
Question 3 of 4
The physician has prescribed Cognex (tacrine) for a client with dementia. The nurse should monitor the client for adverse reactions, which include:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated liver enzymes are a key adverse reaction to Cognex, requiring monitoring in dementia appetite, BP, and memory aren't primary concerns. Nurses check LFTs, ensuring safety, critical for managing Alzheimer's medication risks.
Question 4 of 4
The nurse is providing care for a client with a chest tube. If the chest tube becomes disconnected from the drainage system, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Submerging the chest tube end in sterile water creates a water seal, preventing pneumothorax if disconnected taping delays, clamping risks tension pneumothorax, and reinserting uncleaned spreads infection. Nurses act quickly, ensuring lung re-expansion, critical in chest tube care.