ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals exam VI Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client who has hypernatremia. Which of the following IV solutions should the nurse plan to initiate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: D5W provides free water to dilute high sodium levels in hypernatremia, unlike albumin, D10W, or dextran which don't correct sodium effectively.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with care of a client who has a prescription for 3,000 mL of intravenous fluids over the next 24 hr. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 3000 mL / 24 hr = 125 mL/hr ensures the prescribed volume is delivered accurately over 24 hours.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer penicillin IM to an adult client. Which of the following angles should the nurse use for injection into the client's ventrogluteal muscle?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A 90° angle ensures deep muscle penetration in the ventrogluteal site, unlike shallower angles suited for other injection types.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diabetes mellitus about using a glucometer to monitor her blood glucose. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the instructions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using the side of a fingertip is less painful and ensures adequate blood flow, unlike the ball of the finger or unnecessary avoidance of dominant hand or thumbs unless calloused.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 250 mg PO every 8 hr. The amount available is amoxicillin 125 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To achieve 250 mg with 125 mg tablets, 250 mg / 125 mg/tablet = 2 tablets per dose.