ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Pharm Comprehensive Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 0.9% sodium chloride IV infusion 1-L bag at a rate of 200 mL/hr for a client who has rhabdomyolysis. The nurse should expect the IV pump to infuse over how many hours? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To calculate the infusion time for a 1-L bag of 0.9% sodium chloride at a rate of 200 mL/hr, you would divide the total volume of the IV bag by the hourly infusion rate. Since there are 1000 mL in a 1-L bag, you would calculate 1000 mL divided by 200 mL/hr, which equals 5 hours.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who reports drinking three to four glasses of wine each night and taking 3,000 mg of acetaminophen daily. Which of the following laboratory values is the priority for the nurse to assess?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) is a liver enzyme that can be elevated in alcohol-induced liver damage and acetaminophen toxicity.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about foods that are included on a clear liquid diet. Which of the following food choices made by the client indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Yogurt is not typically included on a clear liquid diet because it is not a clear liquid; it is a semi-solid food.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse manager is providing an educational program on antibiotic sensitivity to bacterial infections. The nurse should include in the teaching that vancomycin is indicated for which of the following infections?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vancomycin is particularly effective against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRS
A), making it the preferred treatment for MRSA infections.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who reports taking gingko biloba to improve his memory. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bleeding gums can occur because gingko biloba has blood-thinning properties and can increase the risk of bleeding.