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: A
Rationale: 275 mcg ÷ 137 mcg/tablet = 2.007 tablets, rounded to 2 tablets.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the urinalysis results of a client who reports urinary frequency and burning. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Microscopic hematuria indicates red blood cells in the urine, suggesting possible urinary tract infection or other pathology requiring further evaluation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has diabetes mellitus. The client is confused, flushed, and has an acetone odor on his breath. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following types of insulin to treat the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular insulin is a short-acting insulin used to treat diabetic ketoacidosis (DK
A), which is indicated by the client's symptoms of confusion, flushed appearance, and acetone odor on the breath.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer ondansetron 4 mg IM stat. The amount available is ondansetron for injection 2 mg/mL. How many mL 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 mL
Rationale: 4 mg ÷ 2 mg/mL = 2 mL. The nurse should administer 2 mL.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for an older adult client who has a WBC of 2000/mm³ after three rounds of chemotherapy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Serving cooked fruit reduces infection risk by eliminating pathogens, appropriate for a client with low WBC counts.