ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Exam III Questions
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer aspirin 650 mg PO
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer aspirin 650 mg PO. Available is aspirin 325 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To administer the correct dose of aspirin, the nurse needs to calculate the number of 325 mg tablets that would equal the prescribed 650 mg dose. By dividing the prescribed dose (650 mg) by the strength of the available tablets (325 mg), we find that it equals exactly 2.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a patient who is to be discharged with a prescription for eye drops
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is to be discharged with a prescription for eye drops. The nurse knows that the patient understands how to administer eye drops correctly when the patient states that eye drops should be instilled where?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Eye drops should be instilled into the conjunctival sac to ensure proper absorption into the eye, minimizing discomfort and maximizing efficacy.
Extract:
A nurse is administering a powdered medication to a client
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is administering a powdered medication to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking the client for allergies is the first step to ensure the client can safely receive the medication, preventing adverse reactions.
Extract:
A provider prescribes a sublingual medication for a client who has an NG tube in place
Question 4 of 5
A provider prescribes a sublingual medication for a client who has an NG tube in place. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering the medication under the tongue is the correct route for sublingual administration, ensuring rapid absorption as intended.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who has asthma
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has asthma. The client asks the nurse how albuterol helps his breathing. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the response? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: A. Albuterol, a bronchodilator, helps prevent wheezing by relaxing the smooth muscles around the airways. B. Albuterol can decrease coughing episodes by improving airflow and reducing airway irritation. E. Albuterol opens the airways by relaxing bronchial smooth muscles, making breathing easier.