ATI LPN
ATI PN adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin 15,000 units every 12 hr subcutaneously to a client who weighs 80 kg, Available is 10,000 units/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: 1.5
Rationale: Calculation: 15,000 units ÷ 10,000 units/mL = 1.5 mL per dose.
Extract:
Medical Administration Record, Diagnostic Results, Vital Signs, Progress Report
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure. After reviewing the findings above, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D, F
Rationale: Increased furosemide (
D) addresses fluid retention, and daily weighing (F) monitors heart failure status.
Extract:
Graphic Results, Diagnostic Results, Progress Report
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client following a thoracentesis. The nurse should notify the provider for which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 26/min indicates potential distress post-thoracentesis, requiring provider notification.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is prioritizing care for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client reporting pain in the left calf with an elevated respiratory rate could be experiencing a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) leading to a pulmonary embolism, which is a medical emergency.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is prioritizing care for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client reporting pain in the left calf with an elevated respiratory rate could be experiencing a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) leading to a pulmonary embolism, which is a medical emergency.