ATI RN
ATI Med Surg 102 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse educator is providing an in-service to nursing staff about urinary tract infections (UTP). Which statements made by the staff validate they understand the etiology and pathophysiology of UTIs? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: A: Correct, urethrovesical reflux can introduce bacteria into the bladder, increasing UTI risk. B: Incorrect, women have shorter urethras, increasing UTI risk, but the statement is correct in context of prevalence. C: Correct, GAG protects against bacterial adherence. D: Incorrect, E. coli is the most common cause. E: Correct, the urinary tract above the urethra is normally sterile.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse needs to infuse three 1L bags over 12 hours. At what rate should the nurse program the pump to run in millilitres per hour?(Round to the nearest whole number.)
Correct Answer: 250 mL/h
Rationale:
Total volume = 3 × 1000 mL = 3000 mL; 3000 mL ÷ 12 hours = 250 mL/h, the infusion rate.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client started on Phenazopyridine (Pyridium). Which of the following indicates this medication is effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Phenazopyridine relieves urinary pain and spasms, so reduced bladder pain/spasms indicates effectiveness.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is to infuse two 1L bags of normal saline to a patient at 80ml/hr. How many hours will it take to infuse the total amount of normal saline?(Round to the whole number. Assume no interruptions in the infusion.)
Correct Answer: 25 hours
Rationale:
Total volume = 2 × 1000 mL = 2000 mL; 2000 mL ÷ 80 mL/hr = 25 hours.
Question 5 of 5
An 82-year-old diabetic client is being treated in the hospital for a sacral pressure ulcer. What age-related change is most likely to affect the client's course of treatment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aging delays wound healing due to reduced tissue regeneration, impacting pressure ulcer treatment.