ATI RN
ATI Adult Med Surg Nurs 4292 Exam 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 mg/kg/dose subcutaneously every 12 hours. The client weighs 245 lbs. How many mg should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 167
Rationale: Calculation: 245 lbs ÷ 2.2 = 111.36 kg; 111.36 kg × 1.5 mg/kg = 167 mg
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is completing an assessment of a client who has a gastric ulcer. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply).
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: All options are common findings in gastric ulcer patients due to gastric acid secretion patterns and mucosal irritation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate may be ordered for this client? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Beta-blockers reduce portal pressure, diuretics manage ascites, and lactulose treats hepatic encephalopathy.
Question 4 of 5
A client is receiving continuous enteral nutrition through a nasogastric small-bore silicone feeding tube. What should the nurse plan for when this client has a computed tomography (CT) scan ordered?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stopping feeding 30-60 minutes before the scan reduces aspiration risk and prevents stomach contents from interfering with imaging.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has a small bowel obstruction. When teaching the student nurse about this condition, the nurse will include which of the following findings that are consistent with the diagnosis? (Select all that apply).
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: These reflect SBO pathophysiology: proximal distention, fluid loss/vomiting, and metabolic derangements.