ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client was seen in the emergency room with a complaint of severe episodes of vomiting and diarrhea, and complains of feeling lightheaded. Which laboratory test should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Serum potassium levels are critical due to potential electrolyte loss from vomiting and diarrhea, which can cause cardiac and neuromuscular issues.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetic ketoacidosis and hypoxia. Which of the following interventions is most critical to perform immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ensuring a clear airway is the priority in hypoxia to facilitate oxygen delivery, critical in diabetic ketoacidosis.
Question 3 of 5
A patient is receiving 3% NaCl solution for correction of hyponatremia. For which of the following will the nurse assess?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypertonic saline (3% NaCl) poses a risk of fluid overload, requiring monitoring for edema and pulmonary congestion.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin 1.5 mg PO to a client. The amount available is digoxin 0.5 mg/tablet. 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: A
Rationale:
To determine the number of tablets, divide the prescribed dose by the dose per tablet: 1.5 mg ÷ 0.5 mg/tablet = 3 tablets. The answer is a whole number, so no rounding is needed.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to infuse 1 liter of 0.9% sodium chloride IV over 8 hours with a tubing set that delivers 15 gtts/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many drops/min? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calculate: (1000 mL ÷ 480 min) × 15 gtts/mL ≈ 31.25 drops/min, rounded to 31 drops/min.