ATI RN
ATI Med-Surg 200 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole BID for 7 days is prescribed for a client who has a UTI caused by E.coli. The nurse instructs the client to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Antibiotics should be taken for the full duration to ensure complete eradication of the infection, reducing the risk of recurrence and antibiotic resistance.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse teaches a client newly diagnosed with a peptic ulcer about the prescribed medications famotidine and bismuth subsalicylate. Which statement made by the client indicates that the teaching was effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bismuth subsalicylate can cause black stools, a harmless side effect the client should be aware of.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted with sepsis secondary to a urinary tract infection. Of the following orders written by the health care provider, the nurse should first:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Obtaining cultures first identifies the causative organism and guides antibiotic therapy, critical for effective sepsis management.
Question 4 of 5
After successfully losing 0.5 to 1 pound weekly for several months, a client at the clinic has not lost any weight for the last month. The nurse should first:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Exploring changes in diet or exercise helps identify factors contributing to the weight loss plateau.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who has a large bowel obstruction. Which late clinical finding would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Visible loops of bowel through the abdominal wall may be observed in severe cases of large bowel obstruction, indicating a late-stage complication.