ATI RN
ATI N200 Med Surg Exam 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is providing teaching to a client who is being discharged with a prescription for warfarin. Which information should be included in the teaching for this medication? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: A medical alert bracelet, electric razor, and regular PT/INR monitoring are crucial for safe warfarin use.
Question 2 of 5
Your patient is prescribed Solu-Medrol 2 mg/kg/day in four divided doses. The medication is supplied as 10 mg/5 mL. The patient weighs 110 lbs. How many mL's will the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer: 12.5 mL
Rationale: Each dose is 25 mg (100 mg daily / 4), requiring 12.5 mL (25 mg * 5 mL / 10 mg).
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's insulin dosage is 16 units of regular insulin in the morning. The client should be taught to expect the insulin peak within:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular insulin peaks within 2 to 4 hours, requiring monitoring for hypoglycemia during this period.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse recognizes that teaching a client to wash the hands after using the bathroom is an attempt to break the chain of infection between the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Handwashing interrupts the mode of transmission, preventing pathogens from entering another person.