ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Exam III Questions
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer eardrops to a 2-year-old child
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer eardrops to a 2-year-old child. The nurse should pull the auricle in which of the following directions when instilling the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For children under the age of 3, pulling the auricle downward and backward helps straighten the ear canal, allowing the eardrops to flow properly.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking levothyroxine for hypothyroidism
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking levothyroxine for hypothyroidism. Which of the following indicates the client's dose is too high?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tachycardia is a classic sign of hyperthyroidism, which can occur if the client's dose of levothyroxine is too high, indicating excessive thyroid hormone.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting with teaching a client about how to instill eye drops
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a client about how to instill eye drops. The nurse asks the client to explain the procedure in their own words. Which of the following types of teaching methods is the nurse using?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Teach-back is an effective teaching method where the nurse asks the client to explain the procedure back in their own words. This technique helps assess the client's understanding, clarify information, and reinforce learning.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is taking metformin XR for type II diabetes mellitus
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is taking metformin XR for type II diabetes mellitus. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking metformin with a meal helps to reduce gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea and diarrhea.
Extract:
A nurse administers the wrong medication to a client
Question 5 of 5
A nurse administers the wrong medication to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking the client's vital signs is the first action to assess for any adverse effects from the wrong medication and determine the next steps in care.