ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 8 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient who has had surgery this morning for cataracts is now going home. What should the nurse include when providing discharge instructions? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Avoiding heavy lifting, bending, and straining prevents increased intraocular pressure; sleeping on the affected side is contraindicated.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma and a prescription for timolol ophthalmic drops. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Timolol, a beta-blocker, can cause bradycardia when absorbed systemically.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 300 mg PO. The amount available is amoxicillin oral solution 250 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth/whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 6 mL
Rationale: Dose calculation: (300 mg × 5 mL) ÷ 250 mg = 6 mL.
Question 4 of 5
Doxycycline 75 mg in 100 milliliters of D5W is to be administered over 1 hour using intravenous tubing with a calibration of 30gtt/mL. How many drops per minute should be given? (Only type in the number)
Correct Answer: 50
Rationale: Drip rate: (100 mL ÷ 60 min) × 30 gtt/mL = 50 gtt/min.
Question 5 of 5
A patient complains that his hearing aid is not working. What actions should a nurse implement to assess the device? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Checking battery placement, power status, and cleaning the earpiece are key troubleshooting steps.