ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Exam III Questions
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 50 mcg PO to a client
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 50 mcg PO to a client. How many milligrams (mg) should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct conversion from 50 mcg to milligrams is 0.05 mg, as 1 mg equals 1000 mcg.
Extract:
The patient is ordered a nasal spray
Question 2 of 5
The patient is ordered a nasal spray. Which intervention should the nurse instruct the patient to do prior to administration of the nasal spray?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking the patient to blow his/her nose to clear the nasal passages is important before administering nasal spray to ensure the medication can reach the nasal mucosa effectively.
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 nurse is assisting with preparing a teaching plan for a client who has diabetes mellitus
Question 4 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 assisting with teaching a client about how to instill eye drops
Question 5 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.