ATI LPN
LPN Nursing 1 Fundamental Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The physician orders heparin sodium 6000 units SQ. The pharmacy sends a vial of heparin 10,000 units/mL. How many mL will the patient receive per dose? (Round to the nearest tenth and label your answer.)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using the formula: (6000 units / 10,000 units/mL) x 1 mL = 0.6 mL.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer 400 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride IV over 8 hr. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 60 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtts/min?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using the formula: (400 mL x 60 gtt/mL) / (8 hr x 60 min) = 50 gtt/min.
Extract:
A client with a large abdominal wound
Question 3 of 5
The nurse knows to cleanse the wound from the inner to outer area. What is the rationale for cleaning the wound in this manner?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cleaning from the inner to outer area prevents introducing microorganisms from the surrounding skin into the wound, reducing infection risk.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
Tumor staging includes the TNM classification system. The N in TNM would give the physician information on which part of the tumor classification?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The N in TNM stands for lymph node involvement, indicating the presence and extent of lymph node spread.
Extract:
A client diagnosed with gout
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shellfish, such as shrimp, crab, and lobster, are high in purines and should be avoided by individuals with gout to prevent exacerbation of symptoms.