ATI LPN
Medication Administration Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is receiving eyedrops that contain a beta-blocker medication. The nurse will use what method to reduce systemic effects after administering the eyedrops?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: When administering ophthalmic drugs that may cause systemic effects, one’s finger should be protected by a clean tissue or glove and gentle pressure applied to the patient’s nasolacrimal duct for 30 to 60 seconds. The other actions are not appropriate.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A client is admitted with a burn injury that involves the epidermis and part of the dermis. The nurse knows that this type of burn is classified as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Partial-thickness burn is a burn that involves the epidermis and part of the dermis. It causes blisters, pain, and redness. It may heal spontaneously or require skin grafting depending on the depth and extent of the injury.
Question 4 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 5 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.