ATI LPN
ATI LPN Level 3 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 500 mg PO. Available is amoxicillin 250 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 2 tablets
Rationale: Tablets = Desired dose ÷ Available dose = 500 mg ÷ 250 mg/tab = 2 tablets.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse at a provider's office receives a telephone call from a client who reports nausea and has unrelieved chest pain after taking a nitroglycerin tablet 5 min ago. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Instruct the client to call 911. Chest pain unrelieved by nitroglycerin is a sign of a possible myocardial infarction, which is a medical emergency. The client should call 911 immediately to receive urgent care.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 0.9% sodium chloride (NaCl) 750 mL IV to infuse over 8 hr. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 94 mL/hr
Rationale:
To calculate the rate, divide the total volume to be infused by the time (in hours). Rate = 750 mL ÷ 8 hr = 93.75 mL/hr. Rounded to the nearest whole number: 94 mL/hr.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who requires bed rest and has developed thrombophlebitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect when examining the client's leg?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Edema is a common finding with thrombophlebitis due to venous inflammation and obstruction of blood flow, which leads to fluid accumulation in the affected limb.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about the prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) with a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Place sequential compression devices bilaterally. Sequential compression devices (SCDs) help promote venous return and prevent venous stasis, thereby reducing the risk of DVT.