ATI RN
ATI 24 Spns 126 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 275 mcg PO to a client. The amount available is levothyroxine 137 mcg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 2 tablets
Rationale: 275 mcg รท 137 mcg/tablet = 2.007 tablets, rounded to 2 tablets.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is to self-administer regular insulin and NPH insulin from the same syringe. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular insulin should be clear; if it appears cloudy, it may be contaminated or expired and should be discarded to ensure safe administration.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a right total hip arthroplasty. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client's right leg?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Abduction prevents hip dislocation by keeping the leg away from the midline, maintaining joint stability post-arthroplasty.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is collecting data from a client who has cystitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Suprapubic tenderness is common in cystitis due to bladder wall irritation and inflammation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions to a client who is postoperative from a hip arthroplasty. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding crossing the legs for the first 3 months after surgery helps prevent dislocation of the hip joint and promotes proper healing.