ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals exam VI Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client who is receiving ondansetron IV, has a history of diabetes mellitus and cardiac myopathy, and is receiving chemotherapy to treat cancer. For which of the following adverse effects of ondansetron should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Diarrhea and headache are common ondansetron side effects, unlike hyperglycemia or PR interval changes (QT prolongation is more typical).
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client who is receiving ondansetron IV, has a history of diabetes mellitus and cardiac myopathy, and is receiving chemotherapy to treat cancer. For which of the following adverse effects of ondansetron should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Diarrhea and headache are common ondansetron side effects, unlike hyperglycemia or PR interval changes (QT prolongation is more typical).
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer the hepatitis B vaccine to a client. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use to locate the deltoid muscle?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The deltoid is located 3 fingerbreadths below the acromion process on the lateral upper arm, not in the thigh or mid-arm.
Question 4 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 5 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).