ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The Joint Commission's stated industry best practice for standard communication is known as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: SBAR (
A) standardizes communication. Pure Food Act (
B) regulates drugs, Safety Goals (
C) enhance care, and MedWatch (
D) reports adverse events.
Extract:
Postoperative patient on antibiotic therapy, develops hives and itching after second IV dose
Question 2 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:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to enter a prescription from a provider. Which of the following formats should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PO daily (
B) is clear and standard. q1d (
A), q.d. (
C), and QD (
D) risk misinterpretation per safety guidelines.
Extract:
Client with prescription for digoxin 0.25 mg PO daily, available as 0.125 mg/tablet
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for digoxin 0.25 mg PO daily. The amount available is digoxin 0.125 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 0.25 mg ÷ 0.125 mg/tablet = 2 tablets (
C). 1 (
A), 5 (
B), and 0.5 (
D) miscalculate the dose.
Extract:
Client with heart failure receiving furosemide
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has heart failure, prior to the administration of furosemide. For which of the following findings should the nurse withhold the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Low BP 80/40 mm/Hg (
D) risks worsening with furosemide. Normal potassium (
A), sodium (
B), and oxygen (
C) don't warrant withholding.