ATI LPN
PN Fundamentals 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform a fecal occult blood test of stool specimens for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ensuring no urine contamination maintains specimen integrity for accurate testing.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with feeding a client who has had a stroke. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of dysphagia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A garbled or 'wet' voice indicates difficulty swallowing, a sign of dysphagia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a male client who has an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Keeping the drainage bag below waist level prevents backflow and reduces infection risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing end-of-life care to a client who is experiencing dyspnea. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A fan circulates air, relieving dyspnea by enhancing the feeling of airflow.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer ampicillin to a school-age child who weighs 55 lb. The provider prescribes 50 mg/kg/day in 4 equal doses. Available is ampicillin oral suspension 125 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer with each dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 12.5 mL
Rationale: 55 lb = 25 kg; 50 mg/kg/day = 1250 mg/day; 1250 mg / 4 doses = 312.5 mg/dose; 312.5 mg / (125 mg/5 mL) = 12.5 mL/dose.