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ATI Detailed Answer Key Medical Surgical Questions
Question 1 of 5
For which condition would the use of salt tablets be considered?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Salt tablets are used to correct mild sodium deficits by providing additional sodium chloride.
Question 2 of 5
A client's nursing diagnosis is Deficient Fluid Volume related to excessive fluid loss. Which action related to fluid management should be delegated to a nursing assistant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nursing assistant can effectively encourage oral fluid intake by offering fluids between meals, which is within their scope of practice. Administering IV fluids, developing plans, and teaching family members are more advanced tasks that require higher-level nursing skills.
Question 3 of 5
While caring for a patient following an uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), the nurse monitors the patient for which complications in the immediate postoperative period?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D. Airway obstruction and hemorrhage are critical complications to monitor after UPPP. Snoring (A) may persist initially, infection (B) is less common, and voice loss (C) is rare.
Question 4 of 5
Priority Decision: The nurse prepares to interview a patient for a nursing history but finds the patient in obvious pain. Which action by the nurse is the best at this time?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is 'Delay the interview until the patient is free of pain.' Pain can interfere with concentration and communication, making it difficult for the patient to provide accurate information. Delaying the interview ensures better quality data collection once the patient is comfortable.
Question 5 of 5
What should a client with seasonal affective disorder be taught upon discharge?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Maximizing exposure to natural light helps alleviate symptoms of seasonal affective disorder.