ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Exam III Questions
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin to a client who has already been receiving anticoagulation therapy at home
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin to a client. The nurse notices that the client's medical record indicates that the client has already been receiving anticoagulation therapy at home. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clarifying the prescription with the provider is essential to ensure the safety and appropriateness of administering heparin in the context of the client's existing therapy, preventing medication errors.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting with preparing a teaching plan for a client who has diabetes mellitus
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with preparing a teaching plan for a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Determining the client's readiness to learn is the first step in effective teaching to ensure that the client is receptive to receiving information and can actively engage in the learning process.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer aspirin 650 mg PO
Question 3 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 administering a powdered medication to a client
Question 4 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 nurse is caring for a client taking metformin
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client taking metformin. He is going over teaching. Which of the following statements by the client shows that they have an understanding of the drug?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Metformin can interact with iodine contrast used in imaging procedures, potentially increasing the risk of lactic acidosis, so informing healthcare providers is crucial.