ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 200 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient is receiving gentamicin every 12 hours IVPB for an infection. The nurse has administered the 0900 dose, which is prescribed to run over 1 hour. The physician prescribed peak and trough levels to be drawn. When should the nurse expect to draw the peak level?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The peak level of gentamicin is typically evaluated 30 minutes after the completion of the infusion. Since the infusion is administered over 1 hour, the peak level would be expected to be drawn at 1000.
Question 2 of 5
A patient is receiving gentamicin every 12 hours IVPB for an infection. The nurse has administered the 0900 dose, which is prescribed to run over 1 hour. The physician prescribed peak and trough levels to be drawn. When should the nurse expect to draw the peak level?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The peak level of gentamicin is typically evaluated 30 minutes after the completion of the infusion. Since the infusion is administered over 1 hour, the peak level would be expected to be drawn at 1000.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for the following four clients on the nursing unit. Which client is at the highest risk for the development of deep vein thrombosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patients who have undergone major open abdominal surgery are at the highest risk for the development of DVT due to the surgery itself and postoperative immobility.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching an adult patient with Type 1 diabetes that a primary cause of the development of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Not taking enough insulin is a primary cause of the development of DKA. Without enough insulin, the body begins to break down fat for fuel, which produces acids known as ketones.
Question 5 of 5
A client has recently been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. What should be the nurse's initial step when developing an educational plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing the client's perception of what it means to live with diabetes should be the initial step when developing an educational plan. Understanding the client's perspective can help tailor the education to meet their needs and improve their ability to manage their diabetes.