ATI 24 Spns 126 Med Surg Final Exam

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching about rifampin with a female client who has active tuberculosis. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

A. The medication causes amenorrhea if taken along with an oral contraceptive.B. You should wear glasses instead of contacts while taking this medication.C. A yellow tint to the skin is an expected reaction to the medication.D. Lifelong treatment with this medication is necessary.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Rifampin can cause discoloration of body fluids, including tears, which can stain contact lenses.
Therefore, it is recommended to wear glasses instead of contacts while taking this medication.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse in the emergency department is assisting with the care of a client who is comatose. The provider suspects ketoacidosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A. Cheyne-Stokes breathing.B. Malignant hypertension.C. Acetone odor to breath.D. Blood glucose level below 40 mg/dL.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: An acetone odor to the breath is a classic sign of diabetic ketoacidosis, occurring due to the accumulation of ketones in the blood.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a blood sampling for a serum creatinine level. The client asks the nurse, "What is the purpose of this test?" Which of the following responses should the nurse give?

A. This test will inform your provider if you are anemic.B. This test will inform your provider if you have an infection.C. This test will inform your provider how your kidneys are functioning.D. This test will inform your provider if you have a thyroid disorder.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A serum creatinine test measures the level of creatinine in the blood, which is an indicator of kidney function. Elevated creatinine levels can indicate impaired kidney function or kidney disease.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 100 mcg PO to a client who has hypothyroidism. Available is levothyroxine 50 mcg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies.(Do not use a trailing zero.)

Correct Answer: 1 tablet

Rationale: 100 mcg ÷ 50 mcg/tablet = 2 tablets. The nurse should administer 2 tablets.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching about rifampin with a female client who has active tuberculosis. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

A. You should wear glasses instead of contacts while taking this medication.B. A yellow tint to the skin is an expected reaction to the medication.C. Lifelong treatment with this medication is necessary.D. The medication causes amenorrhea if taken along with an oral contraceptive.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Rifampin can cause discoloration of body fluids, including tears, which can stain contact lenses.
Therefore, it is recommended to wear glasses instead of contacts while taking this medication.

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