ATI RN
ATI 24 Spns 126 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a female client about preventing urinary tract infections (UTIs). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Drinking 16 oz of cranberry juice daily helps prevent UTIs by inhibiting bacterial adhesion to the urinary tract lining.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory reports for a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which of the following laboratory reports should the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevated BUN (35 mg/dL) and serum creatinine (8 mg/dL) are consistent with impaired kidney function in chronic kidney disease.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is to self-administer regular insulin and NPH insulin from the same syringe. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular insulin should be clear; if it appears cloudy, it may be contaminated or expired and should be discarded to ensure safe administration.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing an older adult client who has a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as unique for this age group?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Confusion is a unique symptom of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in older adults, often being the first or only symptom, making it a critical indicator for this age group.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Difficulty starting urine flow is common in BPH due to prostate enlargement obstructing the urethra.