ATI RN
ATI 24 Spns 126 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride 30 mEq PO daily. The amount available is potassium chloride 20 mEq/15mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth/whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. (Do not use a trailing zero))
Correct Answer: 22.6 mL
Rationale: 30 mEq ÷ (20 mEq/15 mL) = 22.56 mL, rounded to 22.6 mL.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has hypertension and chronic kidney disease. The client is scheduled for hemodialysis. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take while caring for this client? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Obtaining the client's weight, checking the graft site for a palpable thrill, and documenting vital signs are essential to monitor fluid balance, ensure vascular access functionality, and detect complications during hemodialysis.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
An adult client newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus asks a nurse to explain how he developed the condition. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Type 2 diabetes involves insulin resistance, where the body cannot process glucose effectively, leading to elevated blood glucose levels.