ATI RN
ATI Med Surg 102 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is collecting a health history from a client who is at risk for primary osteoporosis. Which of the following findings is a risk factor for the development of osteoporosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A sedentary lifestyle reduces bone density, increasing osteoporosis risk, unlike obesity which is protective.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with acute pyelonephritis. Which area should the nurse percuss to assess for pain related to pyelonephritis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The costovertebral angle is percussed to assess kidney tenderness, a hallmark of pyelonephritis.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 125 kg patient who is to receive 2.5-3.5 mg/kg of enoxaparin daily. How many milligrams will the patient receive if getting the high end of the dosage range?(Round to the whole number.)
Correct Answer: 438 mg
Rationale: 125 kg × 3.5 mg/kg = 437.5 mg, rounded to 438 mg for the high-end dose.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute osteomyelitis. Which of the following interventions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Antibiotics are the priority to treat the bacterial infection causing osteomyelitis, preventing complications.