ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 2 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/5 mL. 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: 50 mL
Rationale: 250 mg ÷(25 mg/5 mL) = 50 mL per dose.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who is to perform peritoneal dialysis at home. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: Microwaving risks uneven heating, pain is not expected, redness indicates infection, and fiber is beneficial. None are correct.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is monitoring an older adult female client who had a myocardial infarction (MI) for the development of acute kidney injury (AKI). Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as indicating an increased risk of AKI?
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Elevated serum creatinine (1.8 mg/dL) and BUN (200 mg/dL) indicate impaired kidney function, increasing AKI risk. Normal osmolality and magnesium levels do not suggest AKI risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which of the following clients is at greatest risk for urinary retention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: General anesthesia impairs bladder reflexes, increasing retention risk post-surgery. Liver failure, diet, and past infections are less relevant.
Question 5 of 5
A client who has polycystic kidney disease (PKD) presents to the emergency department with reports of a severe headache. Which of the following complications should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cerebral aneurysms are a known PKD complication, causing severe headaches if leaking or rupturing. Other options are unrelated.