ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Exam III Questions
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is going to take guaifenesin, an expectorant, to help manage a cough
Question 1 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 client is prescribed fluticasone
Question 2 of 5
A client is prescribed fluticasone, what complications or side effects should the nurse alert the client to?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sore throat, headache, burning in the nose, and nosebleeds are potential side effects of intranasal fluticasone and should be monitored and reported if they occur.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about using transdermal patches at home
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about using transdermal patches at home. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cleaning and drying the area before applying a transdermal patch ensures proper adhesion and absorption of medication, demonstrating correct understanding of patch application technique.
Extract:
A nurse opens a unit-dose of a prescribed medication prior to administering it to a client who refuses to take the medication
Question 4 of 5
A nurse opens a unit-dose of a prescribed medication prior to administering it to a client. The client refuses to take the medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting the incident to the provider is essential to ensure patient safety and compliance with healthcare regulations, allowing for further evaluation of the client's needs.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer dexamethasone otic drops to an adult client who has an ear infection
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer dexamethasone otic drops to an adult client who has an ear infection. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gentle pressure applied to the tragus of the ear can help in distributing the medication evenly within the ear canal.