ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Exam III Questions
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride 30 mEq PO daily
Question 1 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 reinforcing teaching with a client who is going to take guaifenesin, an expectorant, to help manage a cough
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is going to take guaifenesin, an expectorant, to help manage a cough. The nurse should explain that this type of medication treats coughs by which of the following mechanisms?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Guaifenesin works as an expectorant by stimulating and thinning respiratory tract secretions, making it easier for the client to cough up and clear mucus from the airways.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer a vaginal cream to a client
Question 3 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 aspirin 650 mg PO
Question 4 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 reinforcing teaching with a client who is to start subcutaneous heparin
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is to start subcutaneous heparin. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using a soft bristle toothbrush is recommended to minimize the risk of bleeding gums, which can occur due to heparin's anticoagulant effects.