ATI LPN
PN Fundamentals 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is confused and has a prescription for wrist restraints. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Two fingers ensure the restraints are secure but not too tight.
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? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 12.5 mL
Rationale: 55 lb = 25 kg; 50 mg/kg/day = 1250 mg/day; 1250 mg / 4 doses = 312.5 mg/dose; 312.5 mg / (125 mg/5 mL) = 12.5 mL/dose.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a male client who has an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Keeping the drainage bag below waist level prevents backflow and reduces infection risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adult client who has a developmental disability. The client requires an emergency appendectomy, and the staff cannot reach the appointed guardian. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In emergencies, implied consent allows life-saving procedures when delaying could harm the client.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is performing a wound irrigation for a client who has methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. When removing personal protective equipment, which of the following pieces should the nurse remove first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gloves are removed first as they are the most contaminated, reducing spread.