ATI RN
ATI Nur 211 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient diagnosed with macular degeneration asks the nurse to explain his condition. Which statement by the nurse best describes macular degeneration?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Macular degeneration involves damage to the macula, affecting central vision.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is giving a client discharge instructions following cataract removal with intraocular lens implant. Discharge instructions should include which of the following?
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Avoiding straining and heavy lifting reduces intraocular pressure and risk of complications.
Question 3 of 5
Which class of antihypertensive agents should be avoided by patients with asthma?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Beta-blockers can constrict airways, worsening asthma symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
A 29-pound preschooler is being treated for impetigo. The primary health care provider orders 40mg/kg/day of amoxicillin/clavulanate by mouth to be administered in divided doses every 12 hours. The elixir comes in a strength of 250 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters of amoxicillin/clavulanate should the nurse administer to this client per dose? (Round to the nearest tenth).
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Child weighs 13.18 kg (29/2.2). Daily dose is 527.2 mg (40 mg/kg * 13.18). Per dose is 263.6 mg (527.2/2). Volume is 5.272 mL (263.6 * 5 / 250), rounded to 5.3 mL.
Question 5 of 5
The school nurse is conducting pediculosis capitis checks. A child with a positive head check would have which finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: White sacs (nits) attached to hair shafts indicate pediculosis capitis.