ATI RN
ATI 24 Spns 126 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has osteoarthritis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease caused by aging and cartilage disintegration, as correctly stated.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has urolithiasis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encouraging the client to drink 3 L of fluids per day helps flush out stones, prevent new stone formation, and reduce urinary concentration.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting a client who is postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty into a supine position. Which of the following actions is appropriate to prevent hip dislocation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing a wedge pillow between the legs maintains hip abduction, preventing adduction and reducing the risk of dislocation after hip arthroplasty.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride 30 mEq PO daily. The amount available is potassium chloride 20 mEq/15mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth/whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. (Do not use a trailing zero))
Correct Answer: 22.6 mL
Rationale: 30 mEq ÷ (20 mEq/15 mL) = 22.56 mL, rounded to 22.6 mL.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is phoning a provider to report a client's serum potassium of 6.2 mEq/L. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sodium polystyrene sulfonate is used to treat hyperkalemia by exchanging sodium ions for potassium ions in the intestines, lowering serum potassium levels.