ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals exam VI Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse observes a newly licensed nurse administer enoxaparin subcutaneously using a pre-filled syringe. Which of the following indicates appropriate medication administration?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering in the love handles 2 inches from the umbilicus is correct for subcutaneous enoxaparin, unlike transferring, removing air (needed for dose accuracy), or using a 30° angle (too shallow).
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 250 mg PO every 8 hr. The amount available is amoxicillin 125 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To achieve 250 mg with 125 mg tablets, 250 mg / 125 mg/tablet = 2 tablets per dose.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with supervising a newly licensed nurse replace a short-peripheral IV device for a client. Which of the following actions by the new nurse indicates an understanding of the procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wearing clean gloves maintains asepsis, unlike leaving air bubbles (embolism risk), distal insertion (should be proximal), or shaving (infection risk).
Question 5 of 5
A client who is taking nitrofurantoin for a urinary tract infection voices a concern to the clinic nurse about experiencing numbness and tingling of the hands and feet. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Numbness and tingling suggest peripheral neuropathy, a serious nitrofurantoin adverse effect requiring provider review, not hydration, UTI symptoms, or dismissal as harmless.