ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals Questions
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer 0.9% sodium chloride (NaCl) 750 mL IV to infuse over 8 hr.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 94
Rationale: 750 mL / 8 hr = 93.75 mL/hr, rounded to 94 mL/hr.
Extract:
A charge nurse observes a nurse administer intermittent tube feedings via an NG tube to a client.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions should prompt the charge nurse to intervene?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A supine position during feeding increases aspiration risk; clients should be upright to prevent this complication.
Extract:
An older adult client in a long-term care facility had a stroke 4 weeks ago and has been unable to move independently since that time.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse caring for her should observe for which of the following findings that indicates a complication of immobility?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A reddened sacral area signals a potential pressure ulcer, a common immobility complication.
Extract:
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is postoperative following peritoneal lavage for peritonitis. The client has a nasogastric tube to low-intermittent suction and closed-suction drains in place.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Measuring abdominal girth monitors for fluid accumulation or complications like distension post-peritonitis surgery.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who takes furosemide and has a serum potassium level of 3.1 mEq/L.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to include in his daily diet?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bananas are high in potassium, helping to correct hypokalemia caused by furosemide.