ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals exam VI Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who just returned to the unit following surgery and notes the client has a history of anaphylaxis in response to penicillin. The client's postoperative prescriptions include a dose of cephalexin. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Due to potential cross-reactivity between penicillin and cephalexin, notifying the provider for an alternative avoids anaphylaxis risk.
Question 2 of 5
A 22-year-old dialysis patient presents to the ER with chest pain and palpitations. Laboratory tests reveal a Potassium (K+) level of 7.0 mEq/L. Which electrolyte imbalance is the patient suffering from?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A potassium level of 7.0 mEq/L indicates hyperkalemia, causing cardiac symptoms, unlike calcium or sodium imbalances.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion through a short-peripheral device. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Changing IV solution every 48-72 hr reduces infection risk, unlike less frequent tubing changes or unnecessary frequent dressing/site checks.
Question 4 of 5
A charge nurse is observing a nurse performing a Mantoux tuberculin skin test for a client. Which of the following actions should prompt the charge nurse to intervene?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Massaging after injection disperses PPD, affecting test accuracy, unlike the correct bleb size, avoiding needle tip visualization, and stretching skin which are proper techniques.
Question 5 of 5
If the nurse needs to administer a 2 mL injection what size syringe is most appropriate to use?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A 5 mL syringe accommodates 2 mL with extra space for accuracy, unlike 1 mL (too small), 10 mL (too large), or 3 mL (less optimal).