ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals exam VI Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a group of newly licensed nurses about preventing needlestick injuries. Which of the following actions should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Not recapping ABG needles reduces needlestick risk, unlike unsafe recapping, wastebasket disposal, or breaking needles.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer morphine 15 mg subcutaneously. The amount available is morphine injection 10 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 15 mg / 10 mg/mL = 1.5 mL ensures the correct subcutaneous dose.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for pantoprazole for heartburn. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pantoprazole, a PPI, reduces gastric acid production, not causing hyperkalemia, and is best taken before meals, not at bedtime or post-eating.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 250 mg PO every 8 hr. The amount available is amoxicillin 125 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To achieve 250 mg with 125 mg tablets, 250 mg / 125 mg/tablet = 2 tablets per dose.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a subcutaneous injection to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cleansing with a circular motion reduces infection risk, unlike sterile gloves (unnecessary), specific hand use, or a 15° angle (too shallow).