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 prescription for clopidogrel. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring for black, tarry stools is crucial as clopidogrel increases bleeding risk, indicating potential gastrointestinal bleeding.
Question 2 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? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. (Do not use a trailing zero))
Correct Answer: 2 tablets
Rationale: 275 mcg ÷ 137 mcg/tablet = 2.007 tablets, rounded to 2 tablets.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has osteoarthritis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease due to aging and cartilage disintegration, as correctly understood.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has diabetes mellitus. The client is confused, flushed, and has an acetone odor on his breath. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following types of insulin to treat the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular insulin is a short-acting insulin used to treat diabetic ketoacidosis (DK
A), which is indicated by the client's symptoms of confusion, flushed appearance, and acetone odor on the breath.