ATI RN
ATI 24 Spns 126 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing care for an older adult client who has hyperglycemia, polydipsia, and polyuria. Which of the following manifestations supports the clinical presentation of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (HHS)? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Fever, serum glucose of 800 mg/dL, and insidious onset are characteristic of HHS, often triggered by infection and marked by extreme hyperglycemia without significant ketoacidosis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions with a client who has a new prescription for phenazopyridine hydrochloride. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the instructions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Phenazopyridine hydrochloride works as a urinary tract analgesic, relieving pain, burning, and discomfort caused by urinary tract irritation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer morphine 15 mg subcutaneously. The amount available is morphine injection 10 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. (Do not use a trailing zero))
Correct Answer: 1.5 mL
Rationale: 15 mg ÷ 10 mg/mL = 1.5 mL. The nurse should administer 1.5 mL.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about rifampin with a female client who has active tuberculosis. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rifampin can cause discoloration of body fluids, including tears, which can stain contact lenses.
Therefore, it is recommended to wear glasses instead of contacts while taking this medication.
Question 5 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.