ATI LPN
ATI PN fundamentals 2023 Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to set up a sterile field to change a sterile dressing on a client's abdominal wound. Identify the sequence of steps the nurse should take.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: This sequence (A,B,C,D,E) maintains sterility by preparing, opening away, and avoiding contamination.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness. The client asks what type of care will be provided as death approaches. Which of the following statements should the nurse make first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Exploring expectations first ensures care aligns with the client’s needs and preferences.
Question 3 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; 25 kg × 50 mg/kg/day = 1250 mg/day; 1250 mg ÷ 4 = 312.5 mg/dose; 312.5 mg ÷ (125 mg/5 mL) = 12.5 mL.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about advance directives. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A witness, often a family member, validates the living will, reflecting procedural understanding.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and is preparing to walk for the first time in several days. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client to prevent orthostatic hypotension?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dangling legs before standing allows gradual adjustment to upright posture, minimizing orthostatic hypotension risk.