ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Exam III Questions
Extract:
A nurse is completing a SOAP note in a client's chart
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is completing a SOAP note in a client's chart. In which of the following sections should the client's vital signs be documented?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vital signs should be documented in the Objective section of the SOAP note because they are measurable, observable data.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer NPH insulin to a client
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer NPH insulin to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: NPH insulin should be gently rolled between the palms to mix evenly before administration to ensure the suspension is well-mixed.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer a liquid medication to a 10-month-old infant who is crying
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a liquid medication to a 10-month-old infant who is crying. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to minimize the possibility of aspiration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering medication with a needleless syringe placed in the buccal pouch allows for controlled, slow administration, minimizing the risk of aspiration.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking levothyroxine for hypothyroidism
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking levothyroxine for hypothyroidism. Which of the following indicates the client's dose is too high?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tachycardia is a classic sign of hyperthyroidism, which can occur if the client's dose of levothyroxine is too high, indicating excessive thyroid hormone.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer dexamethasone otic drops to an adult client who has an ear infection
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer dexamethasone otic drops to an adult client who has an ear infection. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gentle pressure applied to the tragus of the ear can help in distributing the medication evenly within the ear canal.