ATI RN
ATI Nur 175 Med Surg Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which patient finding indicates the need for further monitoring rather than discharge home after an outpatient surgical procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urinary retention requires monitoring to prevent complications.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is providing care to a patient in the post anesthesia care unit (PACU) who lost a large amount of blood during a surgical procedure. Which assessment finding correlates to this postoperative complication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tachycardia compensates for hypovolemia from blood loss.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has respiratory acidosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: COâ‚‚ retention in respiratory acidosis causes CNS depression, leading to lethargy.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse would recognize which acronym as representing problem-oriented charting?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) is the standard for problem-oriented charting.
Question 5 of 5
Which action is the priority when providing care to a patient in the preoperative period?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The checklist ensures all critical preoperative steps are completed.