ATI RN
ATI 24 Spns 126 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of urolithiasis. Which of the following risk factors should the nurse identify as contributing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dehydration is a major risk factor for urolithiasis, concentrating urine and promoting stone formation.
Question 2 of 5
A client who is taking nitrofurantoin for a urinary tract infection voices a concern to the clinic nurse about voiding brown-colored urine. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Brown-colored urine is a harmless side effect of nitrofurantoin due to the medication itself, not indicating harm.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg PO. The amount available is hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg/tablet. How many tablets 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: 1 tablet
Rationale: 25 mg ÷ 50 mg/tablet = 0.5 tablets, but since tablets cannot be split without specific instructions, the nurse should administer 1 tablet as per standard practice.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching to a client who is at risk for osteoporosis about increasing her calcium intake. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend the client consume frequently?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Collards are a good source of calcium, essential for bone health and reducing osteoporosis risk.
Question 5 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.