ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Exam III Questions
Extract:
A nurse administers the wrong medication to a client
Question 1 of 5
A nurse administers the wrong medication to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking the client's vital signs is the first action to assess for any adverse effects from the wrong medication and determine the next steps in care.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer Timolol ophthalmic medication to a client
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer Timolol ophthalmic medication to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applying gentle pressure to the client's nasolacrimal duct after instillation helps to reduce systemic absorption of the medication and minimize side effects.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is going to take guaifenesin, an expectorant, to help manage a cough
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is going to take guaifenesin, an expectorant, to help manage a cough. The nurse should explain that this type of medication treats coughs by which of the following mechanisms?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Guaifenesin works as an expectorant by stimulating and thinning respiratory tract secretions, making it easier for the client to cough up and clear mucus from the airways.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is taking metformin XR for type II diabetes mellitus
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is taking metformin XR for type II diabetes mellitus. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking metformin with a meal helps to reduce gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea and diarrhea.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about using transdermal patches at home
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about using transdermal patches at home. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cleaning and drying the area before applying a transdermal patch ensures proper adhesion and absorption of medication, demonstrating correct understanding of patch application technique.