ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Order for Lopressor 75 mg PO, available as 50 mg tablet
Question 1 of 5
The nurse has an order to give Lopressor 75 mg po. Lopressor is available in a 50 mg tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 75 mg ÷ 50 mg/tablet = 1.5 tablets (
A). 2 (
B), 0.5 (
C), and 1 (
D) tablets miscalculate the dose.
Extract:
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A registered nurse for more than 15 years was concerned when she learned that her hospital was going to let unlicensed nursing assistants start IVs on patients. The nurse knew this was in violation of the scope of nursing practice in her state. Which of the following defines the scope of nursing's professional functions and responsibilities?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: State Nurse Practice Acts (
D) define nursing scope, including delegation. EAP (
A), FDA (
B), and MedWatch (
C) address unrelated issues.
Extract:
Postoperative patient on antibiotic therapy, develops hives and itching after second IV dose
Question 4 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 5 of 5
Before administering client medications, the nurse must identify the client. Which of the following methods of identification should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Name and birth date (
D) confirm identity reliably. Family (
A), MAR (
B), or room number (
C) are less secure.