ATI RN
ATI RN Med Surg Custom Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing nail care for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Filing the nails in a rounded shape can prevent injury and is the recommended method for nail care.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse prepares to replace the nearly empty container of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for a client when she finds that there has been a delay in receiving the new container of solution from the pharmacy. Which of the following solutions should the nurse infuse until the next container of TPN solution becomes available?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dextrose 10% in water can be used as a temporary replacement for TPN to prevent hypoglycemia until the TPN solution is available.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent infection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking the catheter tubing for kinks or twisting ensures urine flow and prevents infection.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Finasteride is a medication that is used to treat BPH. It works by decreasing the size of the prostate gland.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching with a group of nurses about the administration of nitroglycerin. Which of the following routes of administration provides the most rapid onset for the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sublingual administration of nitroglycerin provides the most rapid onset. This route allows the medication to be absorbed directly into the bloodstream through the mucous membranes under the tongue, bypassing the digestive system.