ATI LPN
ATI PN fundamentals 2023 Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is performing a wound irrigation for a client who has methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. When removing personal protective equipment, which of the following pieces should the nurse remove first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Removing gloves first prevents hand contamination when removing other PPE.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adult client who has acute lymphocytic leukemia. The client is refusing blood products. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acknowledging the refusal respects autonomy and builds trust, avoiding confrontation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who refuses their morning dose of antihypertensive medication. The client tells the nurse, 'I'm not going to take this medication because it makes me sick and dizzy.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Informing about consequences first educates the client, supporting informed decision-making.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer ampicillin to a school-age child who weighs 55 lb. The provider prescribes 50 mg/kg/day in 4 equal doses. Available is ampicillin oral suspension 125 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer with each dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 12.5 mL
Rationale: 55 lb = 25 kg; 25 kg × 50 mg/kg/day = 1250 mg/day; 1250 mg ÷ 4 = 312.5 mg/dose; 312.5 mg ÷ (125 mg/5 mL) = 12.5 mL.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client who lives alone. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sedentary behavior heightens risks like DVT and cardiovascular issues, making it the priority.