ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals Questions
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 1 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 preparing to administer nortriptyline 150 mg PO for a client who has depression. Available is nortriptyline 75 mg tablets.
Question 2 of 5
How many tablets should the nurse administer with each dose? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale:
To administer 150 mg using 75 mg tablets, the nurse should give two tablets.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has received treatment for kidney stones.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse should remind the client to increase intake of which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increased water intake dilutes urine, reducing the risk of kidney stone formation.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client following the surgical placement of a colostomy.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the dietary teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Yogurt’s probiotics may reduce gas odor, reflecting correct dietary understanding for colostomy care.
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.