ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals of Nursing 2020 with NGN Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer metronidazole 750 mg capsule oral every 8 hr to a client who has bacterial vaginosis. The amount available is metronidazole 375 mg/capsule. How many capsule should the nurse administer in a 24 hr period?
Correct Answer: 6
Rationale: 750 mg / 375 mg = 2 capsules per dose; 24 hr / 8 hr = 3 doses; 2 x 3 = 6 capsules.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for a postoperative client who reports difficulty sleeping due to noise. Which of the following interventions is appropriate for the nurse to implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Moving staff talks reduces noise effectively. Avoiding checks risks safety, turning off alarms is unsafe, and TV adds noise.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a hearing aid. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when the client reports hearing a whistling sound from the hearing aid?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lowering volume stops feedback (whistling). Other actions don't address it or risk damage.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who expresses concern about age gain with age. The nurse should inform the client that weight gain can result from which of the following factors?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Decreased muscle mass lowers metabolism, leading to weight gain. Fluid, vitamins, and protein don't directly cause it.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is terminally ill and has a do-not-resuscitate order on his medical record. The client asks, 'What should I do if I have difficulty breathing?' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Repositioning can ease breathing, offering practical help. Sleep doesn't address it, stating it's common lacks action, and limiting therapy dismisses comfort options.