ATI RN
ATI Med Surg 102 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is to infuse two 1L bags of normal saline to a patient at 80ml/hr. How many hours will it take to infuse the total amount of normal saline?(Round to the whole number. Assume no interruptions in the infusion.)
Correct Answer: 25 hours
Rationale:
Total volume = 2 × 1000 mL = 2000 mL; 2000 mL ÷ 80 mL/hr = 25 hours.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has urolithiasis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High fluid intake dilutes urine, reducing stone formation and aiding passage in urolithiasis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse needs to infuse three 1L bags over 12 hours. At what rate should the nurse program the pump to run in millilitres per hour?(Round to the nearest whole number.)
Correct Answer: 250 mL/h
Rationale:
Total volume = 3 × 1000 mL = 3000 mL; 3000 mL ÷ 12 hours = 250 mL/h, the infusion rate.
Question 4 of 5
A client is reporting pain in her casted leg. The nurse has administered analgesics and elevated the limb. Thirty minutes after administering the analgesics. the client states the pain is unrelieved. The nurse is unable to palpate the client's dorsalis pedis or posterior tibial pulse and the client's foot is pale. The nurse suspects compartment syndrome. What is the nurse's most appropriate action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Suspected compartment syndrome requires immediate notification of the provider for urgent intervention, as it is a medical emergency.
Question 5 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.