ATI RN
RN ATI Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer indomethacin 75 mg PO bid. Available is indomethacin 25 mg/5mL. 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: Dose (mL) = 75 mg / 25 mg x 5 mL = 15 mL.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports low back pain and asks the nurse for specific exercise recommendations. Which of the following activities should the nurse suggest?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Swimming, particularly gentle strokes like backstroke or freestyle, can be beneficial for individuals with low back pain as it's a low-impact exercise that supports the spine.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the difference between a plaster cast and a synthetic cast. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Synthetic casts are generally lighter than plaster casts, enhancing patient comfort.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who is postoperative following below-the-knee amputation. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following nutrients is necessary for wound healing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vitamin C is essential for collagen synthesis, an important protein in wound healing and tissue repair.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching an older adult client who has osteoporosis about beginning a program of regular physical activity. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stretching exercises help improve flexibility and can assist in maintaining and enhancing range of motion without risking bone injury in osteoporosis.