ATI RN
ATI 24 Spns 126 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg PO. The amount available is hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. (Do not use a trailing zero))
Correct Answer: 1 tablet
Rationale: 25 mg ÷ 50 mg/tablet = 0.5 tablets, but since tablets cannot be split without specific instructions, the nurse should administer 1 tablet as per standard practice.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is checking the laboratory results of a client who is at risk for diabetes mellitus. Which of the following laboratory results indicates to the nurse that the client is at risk for diabetes mellitus?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fasting blood glucose of 155 mg/dL exceeds the diabetes diagnostic threshold of 126 mg/dL, indicating risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data for a client who has fluid volume deficit. Which of the following is an expected finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased urine specific gravity is expected in fluid volume deficit, indicating concentrated urine due to decreased fluid intake or excessive fluid loss.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 100 mcg PO to a client who has hypothyroidism. Available is levothyroxine 50 mcg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies.(Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 1 tablet
Rationale: 100 mcg ÷ 50 mcg/tablet = 2 tablets. The nurse should administer 2 tablets.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 100 mcg PO daily. Available is levothyroxine 50 mcg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. (Do not use a trailing zero))
Correct Answer: 2 tablets
Rationale: 100 mcg ÷ 50 mcg/tablet = 2 tablets. The nurse should administer 2 tablets.