ATI RN
ATI Med Surg 102 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a lactose intolerant client at high risk for osteoporosis about dietary measures she can take to increase her calcium level. Which of the following foods should the nurse advise the client to increase in her diet?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Broccoli is calcium-rich and low in lactose; cheese adds calcium, suitable for lactose-intolerant clients.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is to administer one 1L bag of normal saline to a client over 5 hours. At what rate should the nurse program the pump in milliliters per hour? (Round to the whole number. Assume no interruptions.)
Correct Answer: 200 mL/hr
Rationale: 1000 mL ÷ 5 hours = 200 mL/hr, the infusion rate.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client admitted with renal stones. During the admission assessment, what is the priority questions to ask?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diet and fluid intake history identifies factors contributing to stone formation, guiding treatment.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching an older adult client who has osteoporosis about beginning a program of regular physical activity. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stretching exercises improve flexibility and balance, reducing fall risk in osteoporosis patients, while high-impact activities may increase fracture risk.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with an arterial insufficiency ulcer. The nurse should plan interventions to address which priority issue?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ineffective tissue perfusion is the primary issue in arterial insufficiency ulcers, driving interventions to restore circulation.