ATI RN
ATI N200 Med Surg Exam 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is receiving a trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. What information should the nurse include in the teaching about this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing fluid intake helps prevent kidney damage, a potential side effect of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is discharging a client who was just prescribed insulin glargine daily at 2100. Which of the following should be included in the teaching? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Insulin glargine has no peak, reducing hypoglycemia risk. Monitoring glucose before/after exercise and rotating injection sites are essential for safe management.
Question 3 of 5
A physician orders Lithium 5 grams/day is three divided doses PO for a client with bipolar disorder. The medication is supplied 400 mg/5 mL. How much will the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 6.2 mL
Rationale: Each dose is 500 mg (1500 mg / 3), requiring 6.2 mL (500 mg / (400 mg / 5 mL)).
Question 4 of 5
A client diagnosed with diabetes has severe peripheral neuropathy, resulting in numbness and reduced sensation. Which intervention should the nurse teach the client to prevent injury as a result of this complication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This is the most effective way to prevent burns, as individuals with peripheral neuropathy may not be able to feel the heat of the water.
Question 5 of 5
The client, on an intensified insulin regimen, consistently has a fasting blood glucose between 70 and 80 mg/dl, a post prandial blood glucose level below 200 mg/dl, and a hemoglobin A1c level of 4.5%. What is the nurse's interpretation of these findings? The client is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Normal fasting and post-prandial glucose levels with a low A1c indicate excellent glucose control.