ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals exam VI Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse identifies an extravasation of a vesicant solution at a client's peripheral IV catheter's insertion site. Identify the sequence in which the nurse should perform the following actions.
Correct Answer: D,E,C,A,B
Rationale: Stopping the infusion (
D) prevents further damage, attaching a syringe (E) and aspirating (
C) removes vesicant, disconnecting tubing (
A) and removing the catheter (
B) finalize the process.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for pantoprazole for heartburn. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pantoprazole, a PPI, reduces gastric acid production, not causing hyperkalemia, and is best taken before meals, not at bedtime or post-eating.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has circulatory overload. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tachycardia compensates for increased fluid volume in circulatory overload, unlike diaphoresis, hypotension, or weight loss.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion through a short-peripheral device. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Changing IV solution every 48-72 hr reduces infection risk, unlike less frequent tubing changes or unnecessary frequent dressing/site checks.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with supervising a newly licensed nurse replace a short-peripheral IV device for a client. Which of the following actions by the new nurse indicates an understanding of the procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wearing clean gloves maintains asepsis, unlike leaving air bubbles (embolism risk), distal insertion (should be proximal), or shaving (infection risk).