ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals 2023 Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client who reports vomiting and diarrhea for 2 days. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vomiting and diarrhea cause sodium loss, leading to hyponatremia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about end-of-life care with the partner of a client. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hearing may persist, so speaking provides comfort and connection.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has crutches regarding the use of the three-point gait. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Weight on the unaffected leg is key to the three-point gait for stability.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer sucralfate 80 mg/kg/day to divide into four doses per day to a child who weighs 35 kg. The amount available is sucralfate oral suspension 1 g/10 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 7 mL
Rationale: 35 kg × 80 mg/kg/day = 2800 mg/day; 2800 mg ÷ 4 = 700 mg/dose; 700 mg ÷ (1000 mg/10 mL) = 7 mL/dose.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a young adult client who is postoperative and requires physical therapy, pain management, and dietary advancement. The nurse enters the client's room and finds them dressing and stating that they are going home. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Signing an AMA form documents the client's informed decision to leave against advice.