ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals Questions
Extract:
A nurse is emptying a client's urinal when she notices the urine is dark amber, cloudy, and has an unpleasant odor.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should identify that these findings are likely to be the result of which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dark amber, cloudy urine with an unpleasant odor is characteristic of a urinary tract infection due to bacterial growth and inflammation.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who requires contact precautions.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dedicating equipment prevents cross-contamination, a key principle of contact precautions to avoid spreading pathogens.
Extract:
A nurse is planning preventive care for a client who is at risk for pressure ulcers and requires bed rest.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Repositioning every 2 hours relieves pressure on vulnerable areas, reducing the risk of pressure ulcer formation.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 100 mcg PO to a client who has hypothyroidism. Available is levothyroxine 50 mcg tablets.
Question 4 of 5
How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale:
To administer 100 mcg using 50 mcg tablets, the nurse should give two tablets.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer morphine 15 mg subcutaneously. The amount available is morphine injection 10 mg/mL.
Question 5 of 5
How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 1.5
Rationale: Volume = 15 mg / 10 mg/mL = 1.5 mL. The nurse should administer 1.5 mL of morphine.