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ATI 24 Spns 126 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer diphenhydramine 30 mg IM stat to a client who is having an allergic reaction. Available is diphenhydramine 50 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. (Do not use a trailing zero))
Correct Answer: 0.6 mL
Rationale: 30 mg ÷ 50 mg/mL = 0.6 mL. The nurse should administer 0.6 mL per dose.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about rifampin with a female client who has active tuberculosis. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rifampin can cause discoloration of body fluids, including tears, which can stain contact lenses.
Therefore, it is recommended to wear glasses instead of contacts while taking this medication.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of urolithiasis. Which of the following risk factors should the nurse identify as contributing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dehydration is a major risk factor for urolithiasis, concentrating urine and promoting stone formation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 12 hours postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and has a 3-way urinary catheter with continuous irrigation. The nurse notes there has not been any urinary output in the last hour. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Determining tubing patency is the first action to check for blockages, preventing complications like bladder distention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse determines that teaching has been effective when the client identifies which of the following manifestations of hypoglycemia? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Sweating, blurry vision, and tachycardia are manifestations of hypoglycemia due to adrenaline release and glucose deficiency affecting bodily functions.