ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Client with new prescription for digoxin for heart failure
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for digoxin to treat heart failure. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heart rate <60/min (
C) signals digoxin-induced bradycardia, needing provider contact. 30-second pulse (
A) lacks accuracy, sodium (
B) worsens heart failure, and food (
D) is secondary.
Extract:
Client with antibiotic administration, develops itching, urticaria, dysphagia, wheezing, and hypotension
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client. Select the 3 findings that require immediate follow-up.
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Urticaria (
C), low BP (
D), and dysphagia (E) signal anaphylaxis, needing urgent action. Normal breath sounds (
A) and stable temperature (
B) don't require follow-up.
Extract:
Group of clients including one requiring dialysis
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify is at the greatest risk of developing medication toxicity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dialysis patients (
C) have poor drug excretion, increasing toxicity risk. Respiratory (
A), hyperthyroidism (
B), and back pain (
D) pose less risk.
Extract:
Client with new medication
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a client about a new medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 6th-grade-level materials (
B) ensure understanding. TV (
A) distracts, technical language (
C) confuses, and starting with minor details (
D) risks missing key points.
Extract:
Pediatric patient in special care unit
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is working in a pediatric special care unit. She recently transferred to this unit from an adult intensive care unit. The nurse is very cautious in administering medications because children are especially vulnerable to medication errors. Why is this true?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Immature livers and kidneys (
B) slow drug processing, increasing error risk. Frequent dosing (
A), fast metabolism (
C), and urine excretion (
D) are not primary reasons.