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ATI RN MS2 Fall 2023 Quiz 4 HR Med Surg Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of gout about managing the disorder. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Veal, bacon, and certain fish are high in purines, exacerbating gout. Alcohol increases uric acid, and starvation diets can trigger attacks.
Question 2 of 5
A 42-year-old female is evaluated in the emergency room. She reports nausea, dyspepsia, and upper abdominal discomfort for the past 2 weeks. The nurse is aware of the nursing action indicated for this patient is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Maintaining NPO is appropriate before a HIDA scan to reduce aspiration risk. Clear liquids or regular diets may not be suitable given the procedure and symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing discharge teaching for a pregnant client who has been recently diagnosed with Osteoarthritis. Which of the following is most important to include in the patient teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pregnancy weight gain can increase OA pain by adding stress to joints. Ibuprofen is unsafe in pregnancy, restricting activity is harmful, and pregnancy does impact OA.
Question 4 of 5
The patient is a 74-year-old female with generalized fatigue. During a follow-up visit, the client diagnosed with fibromyalgia is concerned about always feeling tired. Which response should the nurse make to this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fibromyalgia is commonly associated with sleep disturbances like insomnia, which can cause fatigue. The other responses lack evidence or relevance to fibromyalgia.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a diagnosis of hypotension has been ordered a normal saline bolus 250 ml IV to infuse over 15 minutes. How many ml/hr should you administer?
Correct Answer: 1000 mL/hr
Rationale:
To calculate: 15 min = 0.25 hr; 250 mL ÷ 0.25 hr = 1000 mL/hr.