ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
This medication is most commonly used to treat acute angina attacks:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nitroglycerin (
B) relieves acute angina via vasodilation. Potassium (
A), furosemide (
C), and atenolol (
D) treat other conditions.
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.
Extract:
Client with new prescription for digoxin for heart failure
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for digoxin to treat heart failure. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heart rate <60/min (
C) signals digoxin-induced bradycardia, needing provider contact. 30-second pulse (
A) lacks accuracy, sodium (
B) worsens heart failure, and food (
D) is secondary.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is evaluating the documentation of a newly licensed nurse. The nurse should identify that which of the following entries requires intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: MSO4 with trailing zero (
C) risks confusion and dosing errors. OOB/ABD (
A), UA/C&S (
B), and insulin (
D) entries are clear.
Extract:
Patient needing pain medication as needed
Question 5 of 5
The health care provider orders pain medication to be given to a patient when the patient needs it to control pain. What type of order is this called?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: PRN orders (
A) are as-needed. STAT (
B) is immediate, one-time (
C) is single-dose, and standing (
D) is routine.