ATI RN
ATI 24 Spns 126 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has end-stage kidney disease and is waiting for transport to dialysis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Peripheral edema is common in end-stage kidney disease due to the kidneys' inability to remove excess fluid.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 275 mcg PO to a client. The amount available is levothyroxine 137 mcg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. (Do not use a trailing zero))
Correct Answer: 2 tablets
Rationale: 275 mcg ÷ 137 mcg/tablet = 2.007 tablets, rounded to 2 tablets.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer ondansetron 4 mg IM stat. The amount available is ondansetron for injection 2 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. (Do not use a trailing zero))
Correct Answer: 2 mL
Rationale: 4 mg ÷ 2 mg/mL = 2 mL. The nurse should administer 2 mL.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing nutrition teaching for a client who has chronic kidney disease about limiting foods high in potassium. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Orange juice, watermelon, and bananas are high in potassium and should be avoided by clients with chronic kidney disease to prevent hyperkalemia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated creatinine is a common finding in chronic kidney disease due to decreased renal function and impaired clearance of creatinine from the blood.