ATI RN
RN ATI Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is discussing Russell's traction with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements about this form of traction should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Russell's traction commonly uses skeletal pins inserted into bone to provide traction and stabilize fractures.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client at high risk for osteoporosis about dietary measures she can take to increase her calcium level. Which of the following foods should the nurse advise the client to increase in her diet?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Broccoli is a good source of calcium and can contribute to increasing calcium levels in the diet.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a continuous heparin infusion at 1600 units/hr. Available is heparin 25.000 units in dextrose 5% in water (DSW) 500 mL. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 32 mL
Rationale: mL/hr = (1600 units/hr x 500 mL) / 25,000 units = 32 mL/hr.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a history of falls about home safety. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the instructions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Placing a bath seat in the shower helps prevent falls while bathing by providing a stable and secure place to sit.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a continuous heparin infusion at 1600 units/hr. Available is heparin 25.000 units in dextrose 5% in water (DSW) 500 mL. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 32 mL
Rationale: mL/hr = (1600 units/hr x 500 mL) / 25,000 units = 32 mL/hr.