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ATI 24 Spns 126 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who is postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). The nurse should recognize which of the following findings is the priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bright red urine indicates active bleeding, a serious complication requiring immediate attention to prevent hemorrhage.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg PO. The amount available is hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg/tablet. How many tablets 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: 1 tablet
Rationale: 25 mg ÷ 50 mg/tablet = 0.5 tablets, but since tablets cannot be split without specific instructions, the nurse should administer 1 tablet as per standard practice.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse determines that teaching has been effective when the client:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Polyuria is a symptom of hyperglycemia, and effective diabetes management aims to reduce such symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a blood sampling for a serum creatinine level. The client asks the nurse, "What is the purpose of this test?" Which of the following responses should the nurse give?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A serum creatinine test measures the level of creatinine in the blood, which is an indicator of kidney function. Elevated creatinine levels can indicate impaired kidney function or kidney disease.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 100 mcg PO to a client who has hypothyroidism. Available is levothyroxine 50 mcg tablets. How many tablets 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: 1 tablet
Rationale: 100 mcg ÷ 50 mcg/tablet = 2 tablets. The nurse should administer 2 tablets.