ATI RN
ATI N 1201222 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a patient about medications. Which statement from the patient indicates teaching is effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rotating transdermal patch sites prevents irritation and ensures absorption. Stopping antibiotics early risks resistance, skipping doses is incorrect, and parenteral drugs don't require food.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is to receive liquid medications via a gastrostomy tube. The client is prescribed phenytoin 250 mg. The amount available is phenytoin oral solution 25 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calculate: 25 mg/5 mL = 5 mg/mL. For 250 mg, 250 ÷ 5 = 50 mL.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who has a stage pressure ulcer. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Repositioning every 2 hours prevents further ulcers. Hydrogen peroxide damages tissue, massaging reddened areas risks harm, and heat lamps can burn skin.
Question 4 of 5
The patient has just been started on an enteral feeding and has developed diarrhea after being on the feeding for 2 hours. What does the nurse suspect is the most likely cause of the diarrhea?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Formula intolerance often causes immediate diarrhea in new enteral feeding due to gastrointestinal reaction. Contamination, antibiotics, medication, and fluid overload typically have delayed or different presentations.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has left homonymous hemianopsia. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Teaching to scan right compensates for left visual field loss in homonymous hemianopsia. Left-sided wheelchair placement is unhelpful, clock method is non-specific, and table placement is secondary.