ATI RN
ATI Med Surg 102 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse understands that certain patients are more susceptible to pressure ulcer development. Which clients should the nurse identify as being at an increased risk for this health problem? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: A: Restricted activity increases pressure on skin. C: Casts create pressure points. E: Incontinence causes moisture-related skin breakdown. B and D reduce risk.
Question 2 of 5
An 82-year-old diabetic client is being treated in the hospital for a sacral pressure ulcer. What age-related change is most likely to affect the client's course of treatment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aging delays wound healing due to reduced tissue regeneration, impacting pressure ulcer treatment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse educator is providing an in-service to nursing staff about urinary tract infections (UTP). Which statements made by the staff validate they understand the etiology and pathophysiology of UTIs? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: A: Correct, urethrovesical reflux can introduce bacteria into the bladder, increasing UTI risk. B: Incorrect, women have shorter urethras, increasing UTI risk, but the statement is correct in context of prevalence. C: Correct, GAG protects against bacterial adherence. D: Incorrect, E. coli is the most common cause. E: Correct, the urinary tract above the urethra is normally sterile.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has pneumonia and a prescription for cefpodoxime 5 mg/kg PO for 5 days. The client weighs 88 lb. How many mg should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number)
Correct Answer: 200 mg
Rationale: 88 lb ÷ 2.2 = 40 kg; 40 kg × 5 mg/kg = 200 mg, the dose to be administered.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with an arterial insufficiency ulcer. The nurse should plan interventions to address which priority issue?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ineffective tissue perfusion is the primary issue in arterial insufficiency ulcers, driving interventions to restore circulation.