ATI LPN
ATI LPN Medical Surgical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse withdraws morphine 2 mg from a vial that contains 4 mg/mL to inject IM for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take for wasting the excess medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A second nurse should witness the disposal of excess controlled substances like morphine to ensure compliance and prevent diversion.
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? (Round to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 1.5
Rationale:
To calculate the volume: Volume (mL) = Dose (mg) / Concentration (mg/mL) = 15 mg / 10 mg/mL = 1.5 mL.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a newly licensed nurse about anesthesia. The nurse should include that an epidural is an example of which of the following types of anesthesia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An epidural blocks sensation in a specific body region, characteristic of regional anesthesia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an urgent care center is collecting data from a client who reports taking an excessive amount of aspirin. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of salicylism?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tinnitus is a hallmark of salicylism, indicating aspirin toxicity.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative from abdominal surgery. The client reports discomfort from abdominal distension and flatus. Which of the following suggestions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ambulation stimulates peristalsis, helping to relieve gas and distension.