ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals exam VI Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who reports taking bisacodyl daily. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Excessive bisacodyl use can lead to rectal irritation, fluid loss, and electrolyte imbalance, unlike the incorrect notions of daily bowel necessity, fiber reduction, or mucosal tears as primary concerns.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client who is receiving ondansetron IV, has a history of diabetes mellitus and cardiac myopathy, and is receiving chemotherapy to treat cancer. For which of the following adverse effects of ondansetron should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Diarrhea and headache are common ondansetron side effects, unlike hyperglycemia or PR interval changes (QT prolongation is more typical).
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an 8-month-old infant who is receiving intravenous (IV) fluids via a 24-gauge catheter. Which of the following statements by the client's mother indicates that the nurse should check the site for signs of infiltration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Swollen fingers suggest infiltration as fluid leaks into tissues, unlike blood backup (clot/flow issue), red streak (phlebitis), or loose tape (security issue).
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has circulatory overload. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tachycardia compensates for increased fluid volume in circulatory overload, unlike diaphoresis, hypotension, or weight loss.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin subcutaneously to an obese client who has a deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 90° angle suits obese clients' thicker subcutaneous tissue, unlike a larger gauge needle, massaging (risks bruising), or aspirating (unnecessary).