ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amantadine 150 mg PO every 12 hours. Available is amantadine 50 mg/5 mL syrup. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 15 mL
Rationale: 150 mg รท(50 mg/5 mL) = 15 mL per dose.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has kidney cancer and has been informed that it has metastasized. Which of the following statements should the nurse make when the client asks what metastasis means?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Metastasis is the spread of cancer cells from the kidneys to other body parts. Localization, cell transformation, and space-limited growth are incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse removes a client's Foley catheter and documents that the client urinates 4 hours later. Which of the following elements of postoperative care is the nurse performing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Documenting urination post-catheter removal is monitoring urinary function, a key postoperative care element.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving peritoneal dialysis for kidney failure. Which additional condition in the client's medical history puts the client at increased risk for the development of peritonitis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diabetes impairs immunity, increasing peritonitis risk in peritoneal dialysis. Obesity, hemochromatosis, and ulcerative colitis are less directly linked.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing care to a client who has peritonitis. Which of the following conditions is the highest priority for the nurse to monitor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sepsis, a life-threatening complication of peritonitis, requires immediate monitoring due to its potential for rapid deterioration. Other conditions are less urgent.