ATI RN
ATI Med Surg 102 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client started on Phenazopyridine (Pyridium). Which of the following indicates this medication is effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Phenazopyridine relieves urinary pain and spasms, so reduced bladder pain/spasms indicates effectiveness.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is to administer one 1L bag of normal saline to a client over 5 hours. At what rate should the nurse program the pump in milliliters per hour? (Round to the whole number. Assume no interruptions.)
Correct Answer: 200 mL/hr
Rationale: 1000 mL ÷ 5 hours = 200 mL/hr, the infusion rate.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has a history of gout and recurring uric acid kidney stones. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Limiting purine-rich foods reduces uric acid production, helping manage gout and uric acid stones.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is to infuse two 1L bags of normal saline to a patient at 80ml/hr. How many hours will it take to infuse the total amount of normal saline?(Round to the whole number. Assume no interruptions in the infusion.)
Correct Answer: 25 hours
Rationale:
Total volume = 2 × 1000 mL = 2000 mL; 2000 mL ÷ 80 mL/hr = 25 hours.