ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Give Ceclor 45mg/kg/day p.o. in 3 divided doses for a patient who weighs 66 pounds. How many mLs would the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer: 3.6
Rationale: For a 30 kg patient (66 lbs / 2.2), dose is 45 mg/kg/day = 1350 mg/day, or 450 mg/dose; 450 mg / 125 mg/mL = 3.6 mL per dose.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse's comprehensive assessment of a patient includes inspection for signs of oral cancer. What assessment finding is most characteristic of oral cancer in its early stages?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A painless sore with raised edges is a hallmark early sign of oral cancer, prompting further evaluation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is performing an abdominal assessment of an older adult patient. When collecting and analyzing data, the nurse should be cognizant of what age-related change in gastrointestinal structure and function?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aging leads to decreased mucus secretion in the gastrointestinal tract, increasing the risk of dryness and discomfort.
Question 4 of 5
The management of the patient's gastrostomy is an assessment priority for the home care nurse. What statement would indicate that the patient is managing the tube correctly?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Flushing the gastrostomy tube before and after medications prevents clogs and maintains patency, indicating correct management.
Question 5 of 5
A patient's health history is suggestive of inflammatory bowel disease. Which of the following would suggest Crohn's disease, rather than ulcerative colitis, as the cause of the patient's signs and symptoms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Crohn's disease is characterized by a pattern of distinct exacerbations and remissions, unlike ulcerative colitis, which typically presents with continuous symptoms.