ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Exam III Questions
Extract:
A provider prescribes a sublingual medication for a client who has an NG tube in place
Question 1 of 5
A provider prescribes a sublingual medication for a client who has an NG tube in place. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering the medication under the tongue is the correct route for sublingual administration, ensuring rapid absorption as intended.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client taking metformin
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client taking metformin. He is going over teaching. Which of the following statements by the client shows that they have an understanding of the drug?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Metformin can interact with iodine contrast used in imaging procedures, potentially increasing the risk of lactic acidosis, so informing healthcare providers is crucial.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 50 mcg PO to a client
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 50 mcg PO to a client. How many milligrams (mg) should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct conversion from 50 mcg to milligrams is 0.05 mg, as 1 mg equals 1000 mcg.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of a child who is starting to use a spacer with a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) to treat asthma
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of a child who is starting to use a spacer with a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) to treat asthma. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The spacer increases the amount of medication reaching the lungs by reducing deposition in the mouth and throat, enhancing the therapeutic effect of the MDI. Inhaling rapidly can reduce effectiveness, covering exhalation slots interferes with technique, and while minimizing oropharyngeal deposition is true, the primary benefit is improved lung delivery.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin to a client who has already been receiving anticoagulation therapy at home
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin to a client. The nurse notices that the client's medical record indicates that the client has already been receiving anticoagulation therapy at home. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clarifying the prescription with the provider is essential to ensure the safety and appropriateness of administering heparin in the context of the client's existing therapy, preventing medication errors.