ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Exam III Questions
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer ophthalmic solution to a client
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer ophthalmic solution to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Holding the ophthalmic solution 1 to 2 cm above the lower conjunctival sac allows for accurate instillation into the eye without touching the dropper tip to prevent contamination.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer a pre-packaged oral medication to a client
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a pre-packaged oral medication to a client and complete the final medication check. At which of the following times or places should the nurse perform this final check?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Performing the final medication check at the client's bedside ensures accuracy and patient safety by verifying the correct medication, dose, route, and patient identity directly before administration.
Extract:
A nurse opens a unit-dose of a prescribed medication prior to administering it to a client who refuses to take the medication
Question 3 of 5
A nurse opens a unit-dose of a prescribed medication prior to administering it to a client. The client refuses to take the medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting the incident to the provider is essential to ensure patient safety and compliance with healthcare regulations, allowing for further evaluation of the client's needs.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 100 mcg PO to a client who has hypothyroidism
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 100 mcg PO to a client who has hypothyroidism. Available is levothyroxine 50 mcg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer 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 levothyroxine, which is 100 mcg, the nurse would need to give two tablets of the 50 mcg levothyroxine. This is because two tablets of 50 mcg each will sum up to the total prescribed dose of 100 mcg.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about using transdermal patches at home
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about using transdermal patches at home. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cleaning and drying the area before applying a transdermal patch ensures proper adhesion and absorption of medication, demonstrating correct understanding of patch application technique.