ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the transfer of a client who has left-sided weakness from a bed to a chair. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flexing hips and knees uses proper body mechanics, aiding safe transfer.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer ampicillin to a school-age child who weighs 55 lb. The provider prescribes 50 mg/kg/day in 4 equal doses. Available is ampicillin oral suspension 125 mg/5 mL. How many ml should the nurse administer with each dose?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calculation confirms 12.5 mL per dose is correct.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to obtain a capillary blood specimen from a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B, E
Rationale: B: Pricking the side avoids painful areas. E: Clean gloves ensure infection control.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client who lives alone. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sedentary lifestyle is a priority as it poses immediate health risks like thrombosis or muscle atrophy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to remove an NG tube for a client who is postoperative following colon surgery. In which order should the nurse perform the following steps? (Move the steps, placing them in the order of performance. Use all the steps.)
Correct Answer: E,B,C,D,A
Rationale: E: Gloves first. B: Disconnect suction. C: Instill air clears tube. D: Deep breath aids removal. A: Pinch and withdraw.