ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Woolery Final 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
Rationale: Desired dose / Available dose = 500 mg / (125 mg/5 mL) = 20 mL.
Question 2 of 5
A client has had recurrent kidney stones. Upon lab analysis of the client's urine, it is found that excessive oxalate intake is the underlying cause. Which of the following high-oxalate foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Spinach is high in oxalates, which can contribute to calcium oxalate kidney stones.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of hypertension is prescribed spironolactone. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid which of the following foods?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic; bananas are high in potassium, which can lead to hyperkalemia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for levothyroxine. The nurse should monitor for which of the following adverse effects of this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Levothyroxine can cause insomnia due to increased metabolic rate and stimulation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a cholecystectomy. The client reports pain at the incision site and has a temperature of 38.5°C (101.3°F). Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing the incision site first helps determine if the fever and pain are due to infection.