ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Exam III Questions
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is to start subcutaneous heparin
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is to start subcutaneous heparin. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using a soft bristle toothbrush is recommended to minimize the risk of bleeding gums, which can occur due to heparin's anticoagulant effects.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin to a client who has already been receiving anticoagulation therapy at home
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin to a client. The nurse notices that the client's medical record indicates that the client has already been receiving anticoagulation therapy at home. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clarifying the prescription with the provider is essential to ensure the safety and appropriateness of administering heparin in the context of the client's existing therapy, preventing medication errors.
Extract:
A client is prescribed a dry powder inhaler (DPI)
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is a characteristic of dry powder inhalers (DPIs)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: DPIs require the patient to inhale quickly and deeply to effectively deliver the medication, requiring coordination of breath and inhaler activation.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting with teaching a client about how to administer a topical medication
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a client about how to administer a topical medication. After showing the client the procedure, the nurse asks the client to perform the skill. Which of the following strategies is the nurse using?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Return demonstration involves the client demonstrating the skill back to the nurse after instruction, ensuring understanding and competence.
Extract:
A nurse is administering several medications via a client's gastrostomy tube
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is administering several medications via a client's gastrostomy tube. At which of the following times should the nurse flush with water? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: A. Flushing before medications ensures the tube is clear. B. Flushing after each medication ensures complete delivery and minimizes interactions. C. Flushing after multiple medications clears the tube.