ATI RN
RN ATI Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer naproxen 500 mg PO BID for a client who has osteoarthritis. The amount available is naproxen 125 mg/5 mL oral suspension. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 20 mL
Rationale: Dose (mL) = 500 mg / 125 mg x 5 mL = 20 mL.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the difference between a plaster cast and a synthetic cast. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Synthetic casts are generally lighter than plaster casts, enhancing patient comfort.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following an open reduction and internal fixation of a fractured femur. Which of the following actions is the most important for the nurse to complete in the postoperative period?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Perform neurovascular checks of the extremities: Crucial to assess blood flow, sensation, and movement in the limb to identify any postoperative complications promptly.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse at an urgent care center is caring for four clients who all have leg or foot injuries. Which of the following client reports should suggest to the nurse that the client has an ankle sprain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Twisting the foot while running bases in baseball commonly results in ankle injuries like sprains.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative hip arthroplasty and has a new prescription for enoxaparin 1 mg/kg/dose subcutaneous every 12 hr. The client weighs 95 lbs. How many mg should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 43.2 mg
Rationale:
To calculate the dose: 95 lbs / 2.2 = 43.18 kg.
Then, 43.18 kg x 1 mg/kg = 43.18 mg, rounded to 43.2 mg.