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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? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. (Do not use a trailing zero))
Correct Answer: 2 tablets
Rationale: 275 mcg ÷ 137 mcg/tablet = 2.007 tablets, rounded to 2 tablets.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client whose arterial blood gas values reveal a pH of 7.24, PaCO₂ of 53, and an HCO₃ of 24. The nurse should prepare to treat the client for which of the following acid-base imbalances?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low pH (7.24) and high PaCO₂ (53) indicate respiratory acidosis due to CO₂ accumulation from inadequate ventilation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for clopidogrel. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring for black, tarry stools is crucial as clopidogrel increases bleeding risk, indicating potential gastrointestinal bleeding.
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 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 ÷ 137 mcg/tablet = 2.007 tablets, rounded to 2 tablets.