ATI RN
ATI Med Surg 102 Questions
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Question 1 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 2 of 5
A client has come to the orthopedic clinic for a follow-up appointment 6 weeks after fracturing his ankle. Diagnostic imaging reveals that bone union is not taking place. What factor most likely contributed to this complication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Inadequate immobilization can disrupt bone alignment and healing, leading to non-union.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is malnourished with poor skin integrity. The nurse should utilize which type of dressing to protect the client's bony prominences?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Non-adherent dressings minimize trauma to fragile skin over bony prominences, suitable for malnourished clients.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is scheduled for dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) to screen for osteoporosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Emptying the bladder ensures a clear scan of the pelvis and spine, improving DEXA accuracy.