ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Calculate the flow rate in mL/hr. and Units/hr. (Equipment used is programmable in whole mL/hr and Show all work) Order: 100 mL 0.45% NS in 45 min by infusion pump. Calculate rate in ml/hr
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Flow rate = 100 mL / 0.75 hr (45 min / 60) = 133.33 mL/hr, rounded to 133 mL/hr.
Question 2 of 5
Using abbreviations and the rules of the metric system, express the following quantities correctly: Six hundredth:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Six hundredths = 0.06 g in metric notation.
Question 3 of 5
Order: diphenhydramine 25 mg PO q6h, PRN Available: diphenhydramine 12.5 mg/5 mL. How many mL would the nurse give?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Volume = 25 mg × (5 mL / 12.5 mg) = 10 mL.
Question 4 of 5
What are the two main purposes for diuretics?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diuretics reduce fluid volume and lower blood pressure.
Question 5 of 5
Convert the following metric measures to kg by moving the decimal: 5,524 g
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 5,524 g ÷ 1000 = 5.524 kg.