ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 3 Questions
Extract:
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/whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 22.5 mL
Rationale: Ordered dose is 30 mEq, available is 20 mEq/15 mL. Volume = (30 mEq ÷ 20 mEq) × 15 mL = 22.5 mL.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching for a client who will be taking warfarin (Coumadin) at home. Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands the risks while taking this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using an electric razor reduces bleeding risk, a key concern for clients on warfarin.
Question 3 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/whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 22.5 mL
Rationale: Ordered dose is 30 mEq, available is 20 mEq/15 mL. Volume = (30 mEq ÷ 20 mEq) × 15 mL = 22.5 mL.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled to have a permanent pacemaker implanted. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Limiting arm movement prevents dislodgement of pacemaker leads.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning to perform an electrocardiogram (ECG) for a client who has a history of coronary heart disease. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Cleaning skin, ensuring no movement, inspecting electrodes, and instructing normal breathing ensure accurate ECG results. Analgesics and NPO status are unnecessary.