ATI RN
ATI n200 Med Surg Exam 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 72-year-old client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of acute exacerbation of diverticulitis. The healthcare practitioner prescribes the IV antibiotic ceftazidime. After confirming the client's allergies, which intervention should the nurse implement NEXT before giving the drug?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ensuring IV patency is the next step to guarantee safe antibiotic delivery. Vital signs, white blood count, and stool specimens are important but not immediate priorities.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a community group about successful strategies for weight loss. Which would the nurse include? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: D,E
Rationale: Recognizing satiety prevents overeating, and a food diary tracks intake for better choices. Eating quickly, frequent weighing, and alcohol increase overeating or weight gain risks.
Question 3 of 5
The physician ordered cephalexin 4 mg/kg PO Q6 hours. The medication is available at 250 mg/5 mL. The client weighs 245 pounds. What is the correct dose to be administered every 6 hours? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 9
Rationale: Client weight: 245 lbs ÷ 2.2 = 111.36 kg. Dose: 4 mg/kg × 111.36 = 445.44 mg. Available: 250 mg/5 mL, so 445.44 ÷ (250/5) = 8.91 mL, rounded to 9 mL.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing an alert and independent older client for the risk of malnutrition. What item is most appropriate to assess?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking about a typical day's diet provides the most direct insight into nutritional intake, critical for assessing malnutrition risk.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is leading a community-based discussion group on pharmacotherapy used in obesity. Which statement(s) made by the participants is/are correct? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Lifestyle changes should precede pharmacotherapy, and weight loss drugs typically affect absorption or appetite. Other statements are incorrect due to safety concerns, unrealistic expectations, or inappropriate duration.