ATI LPN Fundamentals Exam

Extract:

Client with heart failure receiving furosemide

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has heart failure, prior to the administration of furosemide. For which of the following findings should the nurse withhold the medication?

A. Serum potassium level of 4.8 mEq/LB. Serum sodium level of 140 mEq/LC. Oxygen saturation of 95%D. Blood pressure of 80/40 mm/Hg

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Low BP 80/40 mm/Hg (
D) risks worsening with furosemide. Normal potassium (
A), sodium (
B), and oxygen (
C) don't warrant withholding.

Extract:

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is evaluating the documentation of a newly licensed nurse. The nurse should identify that which of the following entries requires intervention?

A. Client assisted OOB, instructed to splint ABDB. Urine collected for UA and C & SC. Prescription received for MSO4 4.0 mg PRN painD. 12 units of regular insulin administered subcut

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: MSO4 with trailing zero (
C) risks confusion and dosing errors. OOB/ABD (
A), UA/C&S (
B), and insulin (
D) entries are clear.

Extract:

Client ambulating with physical therapy

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is attempting to administer a medication to a client who is currently ambulating with physical therapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

A. Leave the medication at the client's bedside.B. Come back in a few minutes to administer the medication in order to allow the client to finish with therapy.C. Prepare the medication in the medication room to quickly administer to the client once finished with therapy.D. Document the medication was given because the client will take it when they return to their room.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Returning later (
B) ensures safe administration and therapy completion. Bedside drugs (
A) risk errors, preparing early (
C) doesn't confirm intake, and false documentation (
D) is unethical.

Extract:

Patient with respiratory infection asking about antibiotic dosing intervals

Question 4 of 5

A patient with a respiratory infection asks the nurse why some antibiotics are prescribed to be given every 12 hours while others have to be taken 4 times per day. What is the nurse's best response?

A. Regular doses are given based on the half life of the medication to maintain a therapeutic effect'B. We try to give the next dose of medication only after the last dose is gone'C. The time between medication varies to fit the nurse's schedule'D. We need to vary the times of administration to keep the blood levels fluctuating'

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Dosing by half-life (
A) maintains therapeutic levels. Waiting for clearance (
B), nurse schedules (
C), or fluctuating levels (
D) are incorrect.

Extract:

Client with new prescription for simvastatin

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for simvastatin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

A. Maintain a steady intake of green, leafy vegetablesB. Change positions slowly when rising from a chairC. Take this medication in the eveningD. Consume no more than 1 L/day of fluid

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Evening dosing (
C) aligns with cholesterol production. Vegetables (
A) affect warfarin, position changes (
B) relate to hypotension, and fluid limits (
D) aren't needed.

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