ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals exam VI Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a newly licensed nurse about preventing puncture injuries. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Replacing sharps containers at 3/4 full prevents overfilling and injury, unlike unsafe wastebasket disposal, recapping, or breaking needles.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a group of newly licensed nurses about preventing needlestick injuries. Which of the following actions should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Not recapping ABG needles reduces needlestick risk, unlike unsafe recapping, wastebasket disposal, or breaking needles.
Question 4 of 5
If the nurse needs to administer a 2 mL injection what size syringe is most appropriate to use?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A 5 mL syringe accommodates 2 mL with extra space for accuracy, unlike 1 mL (too small), 10 mL (too large), or 3 mL (less optimal).
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing an injection using a single dose glass ampule. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using a filter needle prevents glass particles from being drawn into the syringe, unlike shaking the ampule, using sterile gloves unnecessarily, or snapping the top towards hands which risks injury.