ATI RN
ATI N 1201222 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has pulmonary edema and is about to start taking furosemide. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Furosemide, a diuretic, causes potassium loss through increased urination, risking hypokalemia. Eating potassium-rich foods helps maintain electrolyte balance. Swelling is alleviated by furosemide, not caused; bedtime dosing may cause nocturia, disrupting sleep; and aspirin is not standard for furosemide-related headaches.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for ferrous sulfate. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vitamin C enhances iron absorption. Ferrous sulfate duration varies, milk inhibits absorption, and stools are dark green/tarry, not red.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is to receive liquid medications via a gastrostomy tube. The client is prescribed phenytoin 250 mg. The amount available is phenytoin oral solution 25 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calculate: 25 mg/5 mL = 5 mg/mL. For 250 mg, 250 ÷ 5 = 50 mL.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client who states, 'That looks different from the pill I usually take.' Which is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking about the usual pill validates the client's concern and ensures medication accuracy. Other responses dismiss the concern or assume correctness without verification.
Question 5 of 5
Which oxygen delivery device can deliver 40-60% FiO2 and is from 5-8 L/min?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A simple face mask delivers 40-60% FiO2 at 5-8 L/min. Nasal cannula is lower, aerosol mask is for humidification, and face tent is variable.