ATI PN Fundamentals 2023 Exam 4

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is preparing to administer a medication from an ampule. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take?

A. Inject air into the ampule prior to drawing the medication into a syringe. B. Add 0.5 mL of diluent to the medication. C. Use a filter needle to aspirate the medication. D. Cleanse the tip of the ampule with an alcohol swab after opening.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A filter needle prevents glass particles from entering the syringe, ensuring safety.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is preparing to administer sucralfate 80 mg/kg/day to divide into four doses per day to a child who weighs 35 kg. The amount available is sucralfate oral suspension 1 g/10 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

Your Answer:

Correct Answer: 7 mL

Rationale: 35 kg Ã— 80 mg/kg/day = 2800 mg/day; 2800 mg Ã· 4 = 700 mg/dose; 700 mg Ã· (1000 mg/10 mL) = 7 mL/dose.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is assisting in the transfer of a client who has left-sided weakness from a bed to a chair. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Flex hips and knees when assisting the client to a standing position. B. Pivot on the foot farthest from the bed when assisting the client into the chair. C. Stand on the client's stronger side when moving the client into the chair. D. Raise the bed to waist level before moving the client.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Flexing hips and knees ensures stability and safety during the transfer process.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an older adult client who has urinary incontinence. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

A. Drink citrus juice with meals. B. Train the bladder by voiding every 5 hours. C. Apply adult diapers at bedtime. D. Perform pelvic-muscle exercises.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Pelvic-muscle exercises strengthen the pelvic floor, improving bladder control.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is preparing to administer a medication from an ampule. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take?

A. Inject air into the ampule prior to drawing the medication into a syringe. B. Add 0.5 mL of diluent to the medication. C. Use a filter needle to aspirate the medication. D. Cleanse the tip of the ampule with an alcohol swab after opening.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Using a filter needle ensures no glass contaminants are administered.

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