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ATI Detailed Answer Key Medical Surgical Questions
Question 1 of 5
A physician is monitoring intravenous fluids for someone who is currently being treated for metabolic acidosis. The physician monitors his signs and symptoms typical of metabolic acidosis which include:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is Hypotension, altered heart rate, elevated respiratory rate, and muscle weakness (B). Metabolic acidosis causes the body to compensate by increasing respiratory rate to blow off CO2, leading to hyperventilation. Other symptoms include hypotension, altered heart rate, and muscle weakness due to electrolyte imbalances.
Question 2 of 5
Cognitive changes include memory problems, confusion, and disorientation. These changes:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
How can a nurse foster effective coping skills?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Which test involves providing quick responses to words like 'mother...', 'work...', et ?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Describe the purpose and side effects of beta-adrenergic blocking agents.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.