ATI RN
ATI Advanced Med Surg Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is the triage officer in the emergency department when four clients arrive following a factory explosion. Which of the following clients should the nurse care for first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The unconscious client with a sucking chest wound and high respiratory rate needs immediate attention to stabilize breathing.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has myelosuppression after receiving chemotherapy. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Myelosuppression reduces platelets, increasing bleeding risk, such as from gums.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of clients about first aid care for a bee sting. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Scraping the stinger prevents further venom release, reducing reaction severity.
Question 5 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.