ATI RN
RN ATI Medsurg Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching an older adult client who has diabetes mellitus about preventing the long term complications of retinopathy and nephropathy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Annual eye exams detect retinopathy early, a critical step in preventing vision loss in diabetes.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 8 hr postoperative following a subtotal thyroidectomy. In which of the following positions should the nurse keep the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Semi-Fowler's with a neutral neck position reduces swelling and strain on the surgical site post-thyroidectomy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a subtotal thyroidectomy. The client reports a tingling sensation in the hands, the soles of the feet, and around the lips. For which of the following findings should the nurse assess the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tingling sensations suggest hypocalcemia, common post-thyroidectomy; Chvostek's sign (facial twitching on tapping) confirms this.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is postoperative following a thyroidectomy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Deep breathing every 4 hours prevents respiratory complications like atelectasis post-thyroidectomy, supporting lung function and recovery.