ATI RN
ATI Advanced Med Surg Final Exam 0924 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client is who has a deep vein thrombosis and is prescribed heparin by continuous IV infusion at 1,200 units/hr. Available is heparin 25,000 units in 500 mL D5W. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth/whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: First, determine the concentration of the heparin solution: 25,000 units in 500 mL = 50 units/mL.
Then, calculate the rate: 1,200 units/hr ÷ 50 units/mL = 24 mL/hr.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer ticarcillin/clavulanate 3.1 g by intermittent IV bolus over 30 min. Available is ticarcillin/clavulanate 3.1 g in 50 ml 0.9% sodium chloride (NSS). The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: First, determine the total volume to be infused: 50 mL. Next, calculate the time in hours: 30 minutes is 0.5 hours. 50/0.5 = 100 mL/hr.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachycardia can occur in diabetes insipidus due to dehydration and fluid loss.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has undergone a transurethral prostatectomy. Following catheter removal, the nurse should inform the client that he should expect which of the following variations in the color of his urine?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pale pink urine is expected as some bleeding is normal following a transurethral prostatectomy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a pneumothorax with a chest tube in place. For which of the following findings should the nurse notify the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Movement of the trachea toward the unaffected side can indicate tension pneumothorax or other significant issues requiring immediate intervention.