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ATI N200 Med Surg Exam 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client's insulin dosage is 16 units of regular insulin in the morning. The client should be taught to expect the insulin peak within:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular insulin peaks within 2 to 4 hours, requiring monitoring for hypoglycemia during this period.
Question 2 of 5
A client on glipizide, a sulfonylurea, reports to the nurse feeling anxious, sweaty & has a headache. The nurse's initial action is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking the blood glucose level will quickly determine whether the client is experiencing hypoglycemia, allowing for prompt treatment.
Question 3 of 5
A client is receiving gentamicin every 12 hours IVPB for an infection. The nurse has administered the 0800 dose, which is prescribed to run over 1 hour. The physician prescribed peak and trough levels to be drawn. The nurse recognizes that the peak level will be drawn at
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The peak level, reflecting the highest drug concentration, is drawn about 30 minutes to an hour after infusion ends.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is being evaluated for possible deep vein thrombosis of the right extremity. Which laboratory result is of most concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An elevated D-dimer level suggests the presence of a blood clot, making it the most concerning result for possible DVT.
Question 5 of 5
A client who is to have an amputation of the lower extremity asks the nurse. 'How much of my leg will the doctor have to amputate?' The nurse's response is based on the knowledge that the level of amputation is determined by the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The level of amputation is primarily determined by ensuring adequate blood supply for healing to prevent complications like poor healing or infection.