ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Nursing Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has hypernatremia. Which of the following IV solutions should the nurse plan to initiate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dextrose 5% in water is isotonic and helps dilute sodium levels to correct hypernatremia gradually.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has multiple sclerosis about factors that can worsen their manifestations. Which of the following factors should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: High altitude travel can worsen MS symptoms due to decreased oxygen levels and low pressure.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is educating a patient diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome about non-surgical management options. Which of the following interventions are appropriate to include in the patient's care plan? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D,G
Rationale: NSAIDs, ergonomic adjustments, wrist splinting, and corticosteroid injections are effective non-surgical options for managing carpal tunnel syndrome.
Question 4 of 5
A patient with a severe bacterial infection has been prescribed a continuous IV infusion of an antibiotic at a rate of 5 mg/kg/hour. The patient weighs 72 kg. The pharmacy provides the antibiotic in a concentration of 400 mg/100 mL what will be the infusion rate?
Correct Answer: 90 mL/hour
Rationale: The infusion rate is 90 mL/hour, calculated as 5 mg/kg/hour × 72 kg ÷ (400 mg/100 mL).
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who continues to have issues with GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Which of the following statements provides the best preventative health care education for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Good oral hygiene prevents dental erosion and complications from GERD-related acid exposure.