ATI RN
ATI Advanced Med Surg Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has leukemia and a platelet count of 130,000/mm3. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Low platelet counts increase bleeding risk; limiting IM injections minimizes this risk.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer ceftriaxone 1 g via intermittent IV bolus over 30 min. Available is 1 g ceftriaxone sodium in 100 ml. dextrose 5% in water. The nurse should set the 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: 200
Rationale: 100 mL over 30 min (0.5 hr): 100 ÷ 0.5 = 200 mL/hr.
Question 3 of 5
After radiation treatment, a client reports dryness, redness, and scaling of his skin occurring within the designated radiation treatment markings. The nurse should instruct the client to take which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hydrating lotions alleviate dryness and scaling caused by radiation therapy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class at a community center to a group of young adult, adult, and older adult clients regarding regular screening recommendations for cancer prevention. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Annual fecal occult blood testing is recommended starting at age 45 for colorectal cancer screening.
Question 5 of 5
A patient arrives in the emergency department (ED) several hours after taking "25 to 30" acetaminophen (Tylenol) tablets. Which action will the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: N-acetylcysteine prevents liver damage in acetaminophen overdose.