ATI RN
ATI Nurs 211 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
It is important for a patient with acute streptococcal pharyngitis be treated with antibiotics to prevent which disease process?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Antibiotics for streptococcal pharyngitis prevent rheumatic fever, a serious complication affecting the heart and other systems.
Question 2 of 5
It is important for a patient with acute streptococcal pharyngitis be treated with antibiotics to prevent which disease process?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Antibiotics for streptococcal pharyngitis prevent rheumatic fever, a serious complication affecting the heart and other systems.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative and has anemia due to excess blood loss following surgery. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fatigue results from reduced oxygen-carrying capacity in anemia due to blood loss.
Question 4 of 5
A 2-year-old is being treated for a pneumonia. The health care provider orders 15mg/kg of amoxicillin/clavulanic acid to be administered every 12 hours. The child weighs 25 pounds. The elixir comes in a strength of 250 mg/5 mL. How many mL of amoxicillin/clavulanic acid should the nurse administer to this child per dose? mL (Round to the nearest tenth)
Correct Answer: 3.4 mL/dose
Rationale: Calculation: 25 lbs = 11.34 kg, 15 mg/kg * 11.34 kg = 170.1 mg/dose, 170.1 mg / (250 mg/5 mL) = 3.4 mL/dose.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is educating a client who has a chronic illness about a DASH diet. Which of the following meals best fits the DASH diet?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The turkey sandwich meal includes lean protein, whole grains, vegetables, and fruit, aligning with DASH diet principles.