ATI RN
ATI Med Surg 102 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A female client has been experiencing recurrent urinary tract infections. What health education should the nurse provide to this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increased water intake promotes urine flow, flushing bacteria from the urinary tract, reducing UTI risk.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has pneumonia and a prescription for cefpodoxime 5 mg/kg PO for 5 days. The client weighs 88 lb. How many mg should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number)
Correct Answer: 200 mg
Rationale: 88 lb ÷ 2.2 = 40 kg; 40 kg × 5 mg/kg = 200 mg, the dose to be administered.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a busy emergency department provides care for many clients who present with contusions, strains, or sprains. What are treatment modalities that are common to all of these musculoskeletal injuries? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: A: Ice reduces swelling. B: Elevation minimizes edema. C: Rest prevents further injury. E: Compression controls swelling. D: Massage can worsen acute injuries.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has urolithiasis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High fluid intake dilutes urine, reducing stone formation and aiding passage in urolithiasis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has multiple long bone fractures caused by a motor-vehicle crash that happened 24 hr ago. The client tells the nurse he is short of breath and experiencing chest pain. The nurse should assess the client further for which of the following potential complications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Venous thromboembolism, particularly pulmonary embolism, is indicated by shortness of breath and chest pain, common in immobilized trauma patients.