ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Exam III Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving warfarin therapy to prevent a deep vein thrombosis
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving warfarin therapy to prevent a deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following medications should the nurse have available in the event of an overdose?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vitamin K is the antidote for warfarin overdose. Warfarin inhibits vitamin K-dependent clotting factors, and vitamin K helps reverse its effects by promoting clotting factor synthesis in the liver.
Extract:
A nurse is administering a powdered medication to a client
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is administering a powdered medication to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking the client for allergies is the first step to ensure the client can safely receive the medication, preventing adverse reactions.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client taking metformin
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client taking metformin. He is going over teaching. Which of the following statements by the client shows that they have an understanding of the drug?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Metformin can interact with iodine contrast used in imaging procedures, potentially increasing the risk of lactic acidosis, so informing healthcare providers is crucial.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin to a client who has already been receiving anticoagulation therapy at home
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin to a client. The nurse notices that the client's medical record indicates that the client has already been receiving anticoagulation therapy at home. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clarifying the prescription with the provider is essential to ensure the safety and appropriateness of administering heparin in the context of the client's existing therapy, preventing medication errors.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who has asthma
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has asthma. The client asks the nurse how albuterol helps his breathing. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the response? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: A. Albuterol, a bronchodilator, helps prevent wheezing by relaxing the smooth muscles around the airways. B. Albuterol can decrease coughing episodes by improving airflow and reducing airway irritation. E. Albuterol opens the airways by relaxing bronchial smooth muscles, making breathing easier.