ATI RN
RN ATI Medsurg Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When preparing to provide morning medications, the nurse would give levothyroxine (Synthroid) ordered daily in which of the following ways?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Levothyroxine is best absorbed on an empty stomach in the morning, at least 30 minutes before food or other medications.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who has diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and a blood glucose level of 925 mg/dL. The nurse should anticipate which of the following prescriptions from the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 0.9% sodium chloride is used initially in DKA to restore blood volume and correct electrolyte imbalances, alongside insulin therapy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse should recognize that the client understands the teaching when he identifies which of the following as manifestations of hypoglycemia? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Hypoglycemia causes tachycardia, clammy skin, and blurred vision due to low glucose affecting the nervous system; polydipsia and polyuria are hyperglycemia symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
Synthroid 0.3 mg p.o. daily is ordered. You have Synthroid in 150 mcg tablets. Give ___ tablets.
Correct Answer: 2 tablets
Rationale: 0.3 mg = 300 mcg; 300 mcg ÷ 150 mcg/tablet = 2 tablets.
Question 5 of 5
A staff nurse is teaching a client who has Addison's disease about the disease process. The client asks the nurse what causes Addison's disease. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Addison's disease results from insufficient aldosterone and cortisol production by the adrenal glands.