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ATI Detailed Answer Key Medical Surgical Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient who completed detoxing from heroin tells you that his or her family members who are not substance abusers do not understand how it feels to go through withdrawal. He or she asks you for advice. Which of the following is the best response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Comparing withdrawal to a severe flu helps family members understand the physical symptoms without trivializing the experience.
Question 2 of 5
Give an example of a sensitive way to ask a patient each of the following questions.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: N/A
Question 3 of 5
To prevent agitation during the patient's recovery from anesthesia, when should the nurse begin orientation explanations?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Early orientation helps prevent confusion and agitation as the patient recovers from anesthesia.
Question 4 of 5
Which statement by a patient with diabetes indicates an understanding of the medication insulin glargine injection (Lantus)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lantus is a long-acting insulin with no distinct peak action.
Question 5 of 5
Tom reports a history of carpal tunnel syndrome. What else would you expect to find in his history?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Carpal tunnel syndrome affects the median nerve, causing pain and numbness in specific areas.