ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals exam VI Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an 8-month-old infant who is receiving intravenous (IV) fluids via a 24-gauge catheter. Which of the following statements by the client's mother indicates that the nurse should check the site for signs of infiltration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Swollen fingers suggest infiltration as fluid leaks into tissues, unlike blood backup (clot/flow issue), red streak (phlebitis), or loose tape (security issue).
Question 2 of 5
For a patient who is experiencing an ECV excess, the nurse plans to determine the fluid status. The best way for the nurse to determine the fluid balance for the patient is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Daily weights directly measure fluid balance changes, providing a more precise assessment than tests, intake monitoring, or vital signs alone.
Question 3 of 5
Magnesium is located primarily in the bones an inside cells. It is responsible for neuromuscular function. Normal magnesium (Mg+) level is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The normal magnesium level is 1.3-2.1 mEq/L, essential for neuromuscular function, unlike the other ranges which are too low or high.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is mentoring a new nurse who is learning to start IVs. The nurse tells the new nurse that in case the patient needs subsequent venipuncture sites, the best place to initially start an IV is the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Starting distally on the nondominant arm preserves proximal sites for future use, minimizing discomfort and complications.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for amoxicillin 5 mL PO. How many teaspoons (tsp) should the nurse instruct the client to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 5 mL equals approximately 1 tsp (1.014 tsp), making 1 tsp the correct instruction.