ATI RN
ATI Med Surg 102 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about measures to prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Which of the following client statements indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wiping back to front introduces bacteria to the urethra, increasing UTI risk, indicating a need for further teaching.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with acute pyelonephritis. Which area should the nurse percuss to assess for pain related to pyelonephritis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The costovertebral angle is percussed to assess kidney tenderness, a hallmark of pyelonephritis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client started on Phenazopyridine (Pyridium). Which of the following indicates this medication is effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Phenazopyridine relieves urinary pain and spasms, so reduced bladder pain/spasms indicates effectiveness.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following knee arthroplasty and has a new prescription for enoxaparin 1mg/kg subcutaneous. The client weighs 185 lb. How many mg should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 84.1 mg
Rationale: 185 lb ÷ 2.2 ≈ 84.1 kg; 84.1 kg × 1 mg/kg = 84.1 mg, the dose to administer.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a pulmonary embolism and has a new prescription for enoxaparin 1.5-2.5mg/kg subcutaneous. The client weighs 245 lbs. How many mg should the nurse administer for the low range of the dosage range?(Round the answer to the nearest whole number.)
Correct Answer: 165 mg
Rationale: 245 lb × 0.45 ≈ 110.25 kg; 110.25 kg × 1.5 mg/kg = 165.375 mg, rounded to 165 mg.