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ATI Med Surg Final exam
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A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin 1.5 mg PO to a client.
The amount available is digoxin 0.5 mg/tablet.
How many tablets should the nurse administer?
(Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Answer and Explanation
Correct Answer: "3" tablets
Explanation
Step 1 is 1.5 mg ÷ 0.5 mg/tablet = 3 tablets.
Final calculated answer: 3 tablets.
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Question 2:
A client is admitted to the emergency department with a magnesium level of 1.2 mg/dL. The nurse is aware that a likely cause of the value is which of the following:
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Question 3:
A client diagnosed with ulcerative colitis is scheduled for a terminal ileostomy.
The nurse is aware the stoma will be in what area of the client's abdomen?
The nurse is aware the stoma will be in what area of the client's abdomen?
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Question 4:
The nurse is preparing to administer sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) rectally to a patient with an irregular pulse and weakness of the lower extremities.
What laboratory finding does the nurse determine is the reason for this treatment?
What laboratory finding does the nurse determine is the reason for this treatment?
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Question 5:
A nurse is teaching a client who has a hiatal hernia about dietary recommendations.
Which of the following client statements indicate an understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Which of the following client statements indicate an understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
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Question 6:
A client diagnosed with ulcerative colitis is scheduled for a terminal ileostomy.
The nurse is aware the stoma will be in what area of the client's abdomen?
The nurse is aware the stoma will be in what area of the client's abdomen?
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Question 7:
The nurse asks a client who is about to have a cardiac catheterization about any allergies.
The client states, "I always get a rash when I eat shellfish.”. Which of the following is the priority nursing action?
The client states, "I always get a rash when I eat shellfish.”. Which of the following is the priority nursing action?
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Question 8:
A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is being discharged home with a new prescription for an inhaled bronchodilator.
Which instruction should the nurse include in the discharge teaching?
Which instruction should the nurse include in the discharge teaching?
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Question 9:
Which of the following is a rationale for prescribing total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for a patient with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?
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Question 10:
A 36-year-old patient with suspected gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding undergoes a diagnostic endoscopy which determines the site of bleeding is a duodenal ulcer.
What is the most likely cause of a duodenal ulcer?
What is the most likely cause of a duodenal ulcer?
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