ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals exam VI Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a newly licensed nurse about preventing puncture injuries. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Replacing sharps containers at 3/4 full prevents overfilling and injury, unlike unsafe wastebasket disposal, recapping, or breaking needles.
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 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 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an IM injection to a client using a medication from an ampule. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A filter needle prevents glass contamination, unlike bending (unsafe), flicking bottom (incorrect location), or withdrawing from the center (impractical).
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing an injection using a single dose glass ampule. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using a filter needle prevents glass particles from being drawn into the syringe, unlike shaking the ampule, using sterile gloves unnecessarily, or snapping the top towards hands which risks injury.