ATI RN
ATI 24 Spns 126 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has neutropenia. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding crowded places reduces infection risk in neutropenic clients with low white blood cell counts.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client about following a low-purine diet to manage gout. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the instructions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Organ meats like liver are high in purines and should be eliminated to manage gout effectively, as purines increase uric acid levels.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who has heart failure and is taking digoxin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the client is experiencing digoxin toxicity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Yellow vision (xanthopsia) is a classic symptom of digoxin toxicity, caused by its effects on the optic nerve.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 275 mcg PO to a client. The amount available is levothyroxine 137 mcg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. (Do not use a trailing zero))
Correct Answer: 2 tablets
Rationale: 275 mcg ÷ 137 mcg/tablet = 2.007 tablets, rounded to 2 tablets.