ATI RN
ATI 24 Spns 126 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer morphine 15 mg subcutaneously. The amount available is morphine injection 10 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. (Do not use a trailing zero))
Correct Answer: 1.5 mL
Rationale: 15 mg ÷ 10 mg/mL = 1.5 mL. The nurse should administer 1.5 mL.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about rifampin with a female client who has active tuberculosis. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rifampin can cause discoloration of body fluids, including tears, which can stain contact lenses.
Therefore, it is recommended to wear glasses instead of contacts while taking this medication.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) about minimizing the effects of reflux during sleep. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed helps reduce acid reflux by keeping stomach acid from flowing back into the esophagus during sleep.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing an older adult client who has a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as unique for this age group?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Confusion is a unique symptom of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in older adults, often being the first or only symptom, making it a critical indicator for this age group.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the admission prescriptions for a client who has benign prostatic hyperplasia. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Silodosin, an alpha-blocker, treats BPH symptoms by relaxing prostate and bladder neck muscles, easing urination.