ATI RN
RN ATI Medsurg Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing guidelines to prevent DKA during periods of illness with a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking for ketones when blood glucose exceeds 240 mg/dL helps detect early DKA during illness, allowing timely intervention.
Question 2 of 5
When preparing to provide morning medications, the nurse would give levothyroxine (Synthroid) ordered daily in which of the following ways?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Levothyroxine is best absorbed on an empty stomach in the morning, at least 30 minutes before food or other medications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has hypothyroidism. The nurse should expect which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypothyroidism slows metabolism, leading to weight gain as a common symptom.
Question 4 of 5
The primary healthcare provider prescribes a cough syrup of 0.4 g every 4 hours. The dosage strength of the syrup is 100 mg/5 mL. The medication bottle contains a measuring spoon that measures in teaspoons and tablespoons. How many teaspoons will the nurse instruct the client to take?
Correct Answer: 4 tsp
Rationale: 0.4 g = 400 mg; 400 mg ÷ (100 mg/5 mL) = 20 mL; 20 mL × 0.2 tsp/mL = 4 tsp, confirming the correct calculation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has thyrotoxicosis after taking too high of a level of levothyroxine. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Thyrotoxicosis from excessive levothyroxine mimics hyperthyroidism, causing heat intolerance due to an increased metabolic rate.