ATI RN
ATI N 1201222 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer lorazepam 1 mg PO at bedtime. The amount available is lorazepam 2 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calculate: 1 mg ÷ 2 mg/tablet = 0.5 tablets per dose.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevating the bed head reduces GERD symptoms by preventing acid reflux. Bedtime snacks, ignoring food triggers, and large meals worsen symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who arrived at the post anesthesia care unit (PACU) following a right knee arthroscopy. The client is not yet responding to verbal stimuli. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lateral positioning prevents aspiration in unresponsive clients, prioritizing airway safety. Blankets, pulses, and dressings are secondary.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is educating nursing students on how to properly administer potassium chloride (KCL) via infusion. Which of the following statements below are true regarding KCL administration?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Insulin/dextrose treats hyperkalemia, IV KCL is never pushed to avoid arrhythmias, and infusion may cause irritation. Push boluses are dangerous, and position is irrelevant.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is to receive liquid medications via a gastrostomy tube. The client is prescribed phenytoin 250 mg. The amount available is phenytoin oral solution 25 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calculate: 25 mg/5 mL = 5 mg/mL. For 250 mg, 250 ÷ 5 = 50 mL.