ATI RN
ATI Med Surg 102 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
An emergency department client is diagnosed with a hip dislocation. The client's family is relieved that the client has not suffered a hip fracture, but the nurse explains that this is still considered to be a medical emergency. What is the rationale for the nurse's statement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prolonged dislocation complicates reduction due to muscle spasms and tissue changes, making prompt intervention critical.
Question 3 of 5
A gerontologic nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about integumentary changes that occur in older adults, such as thinning skin. How should these students best integrate these changes into care planning?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thinning skin increases susceptibility to shearing injuries, requiring precautions like lift sheets to prevent skin tears.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is to administer a 500ml bolus of normal saline to a patient over 1 hour?
Correct Answer: 500 mL/hr
Rationale: 500 mL ÷ 1 hour = 500 mL/hr, the rate for the bolus.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has pneumonia and a prescription for cefpodoxime 5 mg/kg PO for 5 days. The client weighs 88 lb. How many mg should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number)
Correct Answer: 200 mg
Rationale: 88 lb ÷ 2.2 = 40 kg; 40 kg × 5 mg/kg = 200 mg, the dose to be administered.