ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Pharm Comprehensive Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and a new prescription for methotrexate. Which of the following information should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drinking 2 to 3 L of water per day helps prevent kidney damage and reduces the risk of side effects such as methotrexate toxicity.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer penicillin G benzathine 1.2 million units IM now. The amount available is penicillin G benzathine 600,000 units/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale:
To administer the correct dose of penicillin G benzathine, which is 1.2 million units, and given that the available concentration is 600,000 units per mL, the nurse should calculate the volume to administer based on these values. By dividing the prescribed dose by the concentration available, the nurse can determine the volume needed for injection. In this case, 1.2 million units divided by 600,000 units per mL results in 2 mL.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Determining what the client already knows about managing diabetes is the initial step in assessing the client's current knowledge and understanding. This helps the nurse tailor the teaching plan to the client's needs and avoid redundancy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an indwelling urinary catheter and notes blood-tinged urine in the catheter bag. The nurse recognizes this finding can be a manifestation of which of the following urinary alterations?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blood-tinged urine in a client with an indwelling urinary catheter is concerning for a bladder infection, especially if accompanied by other signs like fever or foul odor.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a cardiopulmonary arrest. The nurse anticipates the emergency response team will administer which of the following medications if the client's restored rhythm is symptomatic bradycardia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Atropine is the first-line treatment for symptomatic bradycardia as it increases heart rate by blocking the vagus nerve's effect on the heart.