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ATI RN MS2 Fall 2023 Quiz 4 HR Med Surg Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a diagnosis of hypotension has been ordered a normal saline bolus 250 ml IV to infuse over 15 minutes. How many ml/hr should you administer?
Correct Answer: 1000 mL/hr
Rationale:
To calculate: 15 min = 0.25 hr; 250 mL รท 0.25 hr = 1000 mL/hr.
Question 2 of 5
After a cholecystectomy, the client might experience discomfort due to CO2 used during surgery. Which intervention will help the client ease the discomfort?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Deep breathing and coughing promote CO2 absorption and excretion, relieving discomfort. The other positions are not specifically helpful for this purpose.
Question 3 of 5
The charge nurse is planning the client assignments for the day. Which of the following is an appropriate assignment for the newly graduated registered nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The patient with dark stools requiring dietary teaching is stable, suitable for a new graduate. The other patients are unstable, requiring experienced nurses.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing dietary instructions for a client who has cholecystitis from chronic cholelithiasis. Which diet is most important to include in the patient teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A high protein, low-fat diet supports healing and avoids gallbladder stimulation. High sugar or high-fat diets can worsen symptoms, and high-carb diets are not specific to cholecystitis.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing discharge teaching for a pregnant client who has been recently diagnosed with Osteoarthritis. Which of the following is most important to include in the patient teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pregnancy weight gain can increase OA pain by adding stress to joints. Ibuprofen is unsafe in pregnancy, restricting activity is harmful, and pregnancy does impact OA.