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ATI Detailed Answer Key Medical Surgical Questions
Question 1 of 5
A male nurse would be providing culturally competent care by requesting that a female nurse provide the care for which patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In Arab culture, modesty and gender roles dictate that female caregivers attend to women, especially regarding intimate care.
Question 2 of 5
Mary is diagnosed with a brain tumor and is unable to speak. Where is the tumor probably located?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The frontal lobe controls speech and language functions.
Question 3 of 5
During an assessment, a client with a long history of smoking and suspected laryngeal cancer will most likely report which early manifestation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Hoarseness. Hoarseness is a common early manifestation of laryngeal cancer due to vocal cord involvement. Smoking is a major risk factor for laryngeal cancer. Dysphagia (choice A) is more commonly associated with esophageal cancer. Dyspnea (choice C) is usually a late manifestation of laryngeal cancer when it causes airway obstruction. Weight loss (choice D) may occur later in the disease progression but is not typically an early sign. Thus, hoarseness is the most likely early manifestation due to its direct connection to the vocal cords and smoking history.
Question 4 of 5
A client developed fat embolism syndrome (FES) following a fracture. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Decreased serum calcium level. In fat embolism syndrome (FES), fat globules enter the bloodstream and can cause hypocalcemia due to the formation of calcium soaps. This can lead to symptoms such as confusion and tetany. The other choices are incorrect because in FES, there is no direct impact on serum lipids or ESR. Platelet count may be normal or decreased due to the consumption of platelets in the process.
Question 5 of 5
Which quality of care measures influence the payment for health care services by third-party payers (select all that apply)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Third-party payers prioritize clinical outcomes, evidence-based practice adoption, and minimizing preventable conditions to ensure value-based care.