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ATI 24 Spns 126 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer ondansetron 4 mg IM stat. The amount available is ondansetron for injection 2 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. (Do not use a trailing zero))
Correct Answer: 2 mL
Rationale: 4 mg ÷ 2 mg/mL = 2 mL. The nurse should administer 2 mL.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus. Which of the following findings is the highest priority to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Peripheral edema is the highest priority as it may indicate kidney involvement, a serious SLE complication requiring immediate attention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is emptying a client's urinal when she notices the urine is dark amber, cloudy, and has an unpleasant odor. The nurse should identify that these findings are likely to be the result of which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dark amber, cloudy urine with an unpleasant odor is commonly caused by a urinary tract infection due to bacterial inflammation and pus in the urine.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frothy sputum is a symptom of left-sided heart failure due to pulmonary congestion and edema.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 0.9% sodium chloride IV infusion 1000 mL bag at a rate of 200 mL/hr for a client who has rhabdomyolysis. The nurse should expect the IV pump to infuse over how many hours? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. (Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero))
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 1000 mL ÷ 200 mL/hr = 5 hours. The infusion will take 5 hours.