ATI RN
RN ATI Medsurg Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is postoperative following a thyroidectomy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Deep breathing every 4 hours prevents respiratory complications like atelectasis post-thyroidectomy, supporting lung function and recovery.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing a teaching session about reducing the risk of complications of diabetes mellitus. Which of the following information should the nurse plan to include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Maintaining blood pressure, reducing cholesterol, quitting smoking, and increasing physical activity reduce cardiovascular and kidney complications in diabetes. Sustaining hyperglycemia is harmful and incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer furosemide 40 mg IV. Available is furosemide 10 mg/1 mL. How many ml should the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer: 4 mL
Rationale: 40 mg ÷ 10 mg/mL = 4 mL, the correct volume to administer.
Question 4 of 5
The primary healthcare provider prescribes a cough syrup of 0.4 g every 4 hours. The dosage strength of the syrup is 100 mg/5 mL. The medication bottle contains a measuring spoon that measures in teaspoons and tablespoons. How many teaspoons will the nurse instruct the client to take?
Correct Answer: 4 tsp
Rationale: 0.4 g = 400 mg; 400 mg ÷ (100 mg/5 mL) = 20 mL; 20 mL × 0.2 tsp/mL = 4 tsp, confirming the correct calculation.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is reviewing a teaching tool created for insulin therapy. Which statement on the tool should be corrected? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Insulin detemir is long-acting, not meal-timed, and insulin glargine is not typically used for gestational diabetes, which favors short-acting insulins.