ATI LPN
PN Fundamentals 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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; 50 mg/kg/day = 1250 mg/day; 1250 mg / 4 doses = 312.5 mg/dose; 312.5 mg / (125 mg/5 mL) = 12.5 mL/dose.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to obtain a capillary blood specimen from a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: B: Pricking the side is less painful and safer. E: Gloves prevent contamination and ensure safety.
Question 3 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; 50 mg/kg/day = 1250 mg/day; 1250 mg / 4 doses = 312.5 mg/dose; 312.5 mg / (125 mg/5 mL) = 12.5 mL/dose.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to irrigate a client's wound. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Holding the syringe 2.5 cm above ensures effective irrigation without contamination.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is showing a newly licensed nurse how to use a mechanical lift. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of this assistive device?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mechanical lifts are designed for clients unable to assist, reducing injury risk.