ATI RN
ATI 24 Spns 126 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing an older adult client who has a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as unique for this age group?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Confusion is a unique symptom of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in older adults, often being the first or only symptom, making it a critical indicator for this age group.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and a new prescription for aspirin 650 mg orally every 6 hr. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects of aspirin therapy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bleeding is a well-known adverse effect of aspirin due to its inhibition of platelet aggregation, increasing the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding or bruising.
Question 3 of 5
An adult client newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus asks a nurse to explain how he developed the condition. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Type 2 diabetes involves insulin resistance, where the body cannot process glucose effectively, leading to elevated blood glucose levels.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 275 mcg PO to a client. The amount available is levothyroxine 137 mcg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 275 mcg ÷ 137 mcg/tablet = 2.007 tablets, rounded to 2 tablets.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer ondansetron 4 mg IM stat. The amount available is ondansetron for injection 2 mg/mL. How many mL 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: 2 mL
Rationale: 4 mg ÷ 2 mg/mL = 2 mL. The nurse should administer 2 mL.