ATI RN
ATI n120 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is to receive liquid medications via a gastrostomy tube. The client is prescribed phenytoin 250 mg. The amount available is phenytoin oral solution 25 mg/5mL. How many mL 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: A
Rationale: Calculation: (250 mg ÷ 25 mg/5 mL) = 50 mL, the correct dose to administer.
Question 2 of 5
A client presents to the emergency department complaining of headaches and blurred vision. The client's vital signs are as follows, Pulse 102 beats/minute, BP 172/92. RR 20 breaths/minute, SpO2.97% on room air temperature of 98.64. Which of the following interventions would be most appropriate for this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High BP with headaches and blurred vision suggests hypertensive emergency; IV hydralazine addresses this, unlike irrelevant oxygen, acetaminophen, or fluids.
Question 3 of 5
A patient has Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection and the viral load is reported as undetectable. What patient teaching should the nurse provide related to this laboratory study results?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An undetectable viral load indicates effective antiretroviral therapy, controlling the virus and reducing transmission risk, but ongoing treatment is necessary.
Question 4 of 5
A client is tested for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection with an enzyme- linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and the test result & positive. What would the nurse tell the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A positive ELISA requires confirmation with a Western blot test to rule out false positives, ensuring accurate HIV diagnosis.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client for surgery in ine pre-operative setting. Which of the following is not the responsibility of the RN?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Explaining surgery details is the surgeon's responsibility, not the RN's, unlike witnessing consent, assessments, and checklists.