ATI RN
ATI Med Surg 102 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is the most common substance found on analysis of a renal stone?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calcium oxalate is the most common renal stone type due to high prevalence of calcium and oxalate in urine.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is to infuse two 1L bags of normal saline to a patient at 80ml/hr. How many hours will it take to infuse the total amount of normal saline?(Round to the whole number. Assume no interruptions in the infusion.)
Correct Answer: 25 hours
Rationale:
Total volume = 2 × 1000 mL = 2000 mL; 2000 mL ÷ 80 mL/hr = 25 hours.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is malnourished with poor skin integrity. The nurse should utilize which type of dressing to protect the client's bony prominences?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Non-adherent dressings minimize trauma to fragile skin over bony prominences, suitable for malnourished clients.
Question 4 of 5
A gerontologic nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about integumentary changes that occur in older adults, such as thinning skin. How should these students best integrate these changes into care planning?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thinning skin increases susceptibility to shearing injuries, requiring precautions like lift sheets to prevent skin tears.
Question 5 of 5
The triage nurse in the emergency department is assessing a client who reports pain and swelling in the right lower leg. The client's pain became much worse last night and appeared along with fever, chills, and sweating. The client states, 'I hit my leg on the car door 4 or 5 days ago, and the sore is getting bigger' The client has a history of diabetes mellitus type 2. Which condition should the nurse anticipate for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cellulitis is indicated by localized pain, swelling, fever, and chills following trauma, especially in diabetic patients prone to infections.