ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Two patients with same name on medical unit
Question 1 of 5
Upon receiving the assignment for the evening, a nurse notices that two of the patients have the same name. The best way to identify two patients on a medical unit who have the same name is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ID bands and records (
C) ensure accurate identification. Patient self-reporting (
A), other nurses (
B), or family (
D) are less reliable.
Extract:
Postoperative patient on antibiotic therapy, develops hives and itching after second IV dose
Question 2 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 3 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:
Group of clients including one requiring dialysis
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify is at the greatest risk of developing medication toxicity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dialysis patients (
C) have poor drug excretion, increasing toxicity risk. Respiratory (
A), hyperthyroidism (
B), and back pain (
D) pose less risk.
Extract:
Patient weighs 198 lbs
Question 5 of 5
A patient weighs 198lbs. The nurse correctly records his weight in kilograms as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 198 lbs ÷ 2.2 = 90 kg (
A). 95 kg (
B), 435.6 kg (
C), and 85 kg (
D) miscalculate the conversion.