ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer olanzapine 20 mg PO daily. Available are olanzapine 10 mg orally-disintegrating tablets. How many tablets 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: 2 tablets
Rationale: 20 mg รท10 mg/tablet = 2 tablets per dose.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has kidney cancer and has been informed that it has metastasized. Which of the following statements should the nurse make when the client asks what metastasis means?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Metastasis is the spread of cancer cells from the kidneys to other body parts. Localization, cell transformation, and space-limited growth are incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about self-administered peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Microwaving dialysate risks uneven heating, indicating a need for further teaching teaching. Output volume, clear fluid, and infection risk are correct.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has polycystic kidney disease (PKD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Flank pain is common in PKD due to cyst enlargement. Confusion, hypotension, and urinary retention are not typical.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in the clinic who has a distended bladder with discomfort over the area and a sense of fullness. Which of the following tests should the nurse expect the health care provider to order to determine if the client has urinary retention? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,E,F
Rationale: Postvoid residual (
A), KUB x-ray (E), and bladder scan (F) directly assess urinary retention. BUN, creatinine, and cystourethrogram evaluate other aspects.