ATI RN
ATI N200 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The prescription states: "Give drug D 0.5 mg/kg of body weight PO three times a day." The client's weight is 90 kg. Drug D is available from the pharmacy as 25 mg per 5 mL. How many mL will the client receive per 1 dose? (Use preceding zeros if necessary. Do not use trailing zeros. Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.)
Correct Answer: 9.0 mL
Rationale: 0.5 mg/kg × 90 kg = 45 mg; 45 ÷ (25 mg/5 mL) = 9.0 mL (
A).
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is hospitalized with active pulmonary tuberculosis and is started on ethambutol therapy. The nurse should understand that which of the following should be monitored?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ethambutol can cause optic neuropathy; visual acuity (
B) must be monitored. Skin color (
A), cardiac rhythm (
C), and urine output (
D) are not primary concerns.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is a characteristic of a Venturi mask?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Venturi masks provide precise oxygen concentrations (
C). Rebreathing (
A), high flow (
B), and independence (
D) are incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client postoperative closed reduction of the left ankle with a short cast in place. Which assessments of the client's affected leg should the nurse make? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Capillary refill is a key indicator of circulation to the affected area. It should be assessed to ensure adequate perfusion. Pain assessment is critical for identifying any complications such as compartment syndrome or inadequate pain management. The ability to move the toes helps assess for nerve function and mobility. Posterior tibialis and pedal pulses assess the circulation and can help identify signs of vascular compromise. Skin temperature and color help identify signs of poor circulation, swelling, or potential complications like compartment syndrome.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with osteoarthritis. The nurse should expect which findings with this disease process?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Swan-neck deformities are associated with rheumatoid arthritis, not osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis often presents with joint swelling, pain, and the formation of bony enlargements, particularly at the knees. A painful, hot right great toe suggests gout, not osteoarthritis. Hot, red, swollen joints are characteristic of inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, not osteoarthritis.