ATI RN
ATI Med Surg 102 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a pulmonary embolism and has a new prescription for enoxaparin 1.5-2.5mg/kg subcutaneous. The client weighs 245 lbs. How many mg should the nurse administer for the low range of the dosage range?(Round the answer to the nearest whole number.)
Correct Answer: 165 mg
Rationale: 245 lb × 0.45 ≈ 110.25 kg; 110.25 kg × 1.5 mg/kg = 165.375 mg, rounded to 165 mg.
Question 2 of 5
A client with kidney stones is scheduled for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL). What should the nurse include in the client's postprocedural care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Straining urine post-ESWL collects stone fragments for analysis, assessing procedure success.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is malnourished with poor skin integrity. The nurse should utilize which type of dressing to protect the client's bony prominences?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Non-adherent dressings minimize trauma to fragile skin over bony prominences, suitable for malnourished clients.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about preventing osteoporosis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vitamin K supports bone mineralization; reducing its intake is not beneficial for osteoporosis prevention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has multiple long bone fractures caused by a motor-vehicle crash that happened 24 hr ago. The client tells the nurse he is short of breath and experiencing chest pain. The nurse should assess the client further for which of the following potential complications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Venous thromboembolism, particularly pulmonary embolism, is indicated by shortness of breath and chest pain, common in immobilized trauma patients.