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ATI RN Med Surg Custom Exam 2 Questions

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is preparing to administer gabapentin 900 mg PO once daily for a client who has neuropathic pain. The amount available is gabapentin 300 mg/capsule. How many capsules should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

Correct Answer: 3

Rationale: The correct answer is 3 capsules. Calculation: 900 mg (desired dose) / 300 mg (available dose) = 3 capsules.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is instructing a client's family members about feeding safety for a client who has dysphagia following a stroke. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Encouraging the client to take small bites can help prevent choking and aspiration, making it a safe feeding practice for clients with dysphagia.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who has extensive partial and full-thickness burns on the head, neck, and chest. While planning the client's care, the nurse should identify which of the following risks as the priority for assessment and intervention.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Airway obstruction is the immediate life-threatening issue due to swelling from burns in the head, neck, and chest area.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse prepares to replace the nearly empty container of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for a client when she finds that there has been a delay in receiving the new container of solution from the pharmacy. Which of the following solutions should the nurse infuse until the next container of TPN solution becomes available?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Dextrose 10% in water can be used as a temporary replacement for TPN to prevent hypoglycemia until the TPN solution is available.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN) therapy via an infusion pump. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The IV tubing for TPN should be changed every 24 hours to prevent infection.

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