ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Exam III Questions
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer NPH insulin to a client
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer NPH insulin to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: NPH insulin should be gently rolled between the palms to mix evenly before administration to ensure the suspension is well-mixed.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride 30 mEq PO daily
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride 30 mEq PO daily. The amount available is potassium chloride 20 mEq/15mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The calculation is (30 mEq ÷ 20 mEq) × 15 mL = 22.5 mL, which provides the required dose of potassium chloride.
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 preparing to administer a vaginal cream to a client
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a vaginal cream to a client. The nurse should instruct the client to lie in which of the following positions while in bed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dorsal recumbent position allows for easy access to administer vaginal cream and is comfortable for the client.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 50 mcg PO to a client
Question 5 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.