ATI RN
ATI Med Surg 102 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has urinary incontinence. Which of the following actions should the nurse implement to prevent the development of skin breakdown?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Moisture barrier ointment protects skin from incontinence-related moisture, preventing breakdown.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following knee arthroplasty and has a new prescription for enoxaparin 1mg/kg subcutaneous. The client weighs 185 lb. How many mg should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 84.1 mg
Rationale: 185 lb ÷ 2.2 ≈ 84.1 kg; 84.1 kg × 1 mg/kg = 84.1 mg, the dose to administer.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is talking with a young adult client who has a family history of osteoporosis, Which health promotion activity should the nurse recommend as a possible preventive measure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Weight-bearing exercises increase bone density, reducing osteoporosis risk in those with a family history.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has urolithiasis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High fluid intake dilutes urine, reducing stone formation and aiding passage in urolithiasis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of clients about osteoarthritis. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maintaining a healthy weight reduces stress on joints, alleviating osteoarthritis symptoms.