ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Postoperative patient on antibiotic therapy, develops hives and itching after second IV dose
Question 1 of 5
A postoperative patient is undergoing antibiotic therapy. She has never had any problems taking medications in the past. When the nurse hung the second dose of IV antibiotics, the patient suddenly developed hives and itching. The nurse recognized this was most likely a(n):
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hives and itching indicate an allergic reaction (
A), an immune response. Side effects (
B) are predictable, toxic effects (
C) involve overdose, and idiosyncratic reactions (
D) are rare and unrelated.
Extract:
Client prescribed potassium chloride 10 mEq PO daily
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's health record and notes a new prescription for potassium chloride 10 mEq PO daily. The nurse should identify this as which of the following types of prescription?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Daily potassium chloride is routine (
B). Now (
A) is urgent, single (
C) is one-time, and stat (
D) is immediate.
Extract:
Pediatric patient in special care unit
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is working in a pediatric special care unit. She recently transferred to this unit from an adult intensive care unit. The nurse is very cautious in administering medications because children are especially vulnerable to medication errors. Why is this true?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Immature livers and kidneys (
B) slow drug processing, increasing error risk. Frequent dosing (
A), fast metabolism (
C), and urine excretion (
D) are not primary reasons.
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Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about converting household measurements into metric measurements. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 1 cup = 240 mL (
D) is correct. 1 pint ≈ 473 mL (
A), 1 tsp = 5 mL (
B), and 2 Tbsp = 30 mL (
C) are incorrect, ensuring accurate dosing.
Extract:
Group of clients including one requiring dialysis
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify is at the greatest risk of developing medication toxicity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dialysis patients (
C) have poor drug excretion, increasing toxicity risk. Respiratory (
A), hyperthyroidism (
B), and back pain (
D) pose less risk.