ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 5
The physician has ordered Cortisporin ear drops for a 2-year-old. To administer the ear drops, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: For a 2-year-old, pulling the ear down and back straightens the canal for Cortisporin drops, ensuring medication reaches the infection site standard for children under 3. Up-and-back suits adults; straight out or undisturbed risks poor delivery. Nurses use this technique, teaching parents for home use, optimizing treatment efficacy.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of falls. Which intervention will best prevent injury to the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keeping the bed low with the call bell in reach prevents falls by aiding safe mobility signs alert staff but don't act, bright light disorients, and restricting movement risks weakness. Nurses implement this, enhancing safety, crucial for fall-prone clients.
Question 3 of 5
An obstetrical client calls the clinic with complaints of morning sickness. The nurse should tell the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keeping crackers bedside for pre-rising nibbling reduces morning sickness by settling stomach acid milk may worsen nausea, skipping meals risks hunger, and sugary juice lacks evidence. Nurses suggest this, easing early pregnancy discomfort safely.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a Sengstaken-Blakemore tube in place. If the client becomes increasingly restless, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking pulse oximetry in a restless client with a Sengstaken-Blakemore tube assesses hypoxia, a common distress cause deflating the balloon risks bleeding, suction changes are unguided, and sedation masks symptoms. Nurses prioritize oxygenation, ensuring airway safety, critical during esophageal varices management.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with rheumatoid arthritis. Which exercise should the nurse recommend to improve joint mobility?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Swimming three times a week improves joint mobility in rheumatoid arthritis with low impact running and knee bends stress joints, weights may strain. Nurses suggest this, reducing stiffness, supporting function in this chronic inflammatory condition.