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ATI Detailed Answer Key Medical Surgical Questions
Question 1 of 5
In teaching parents to associate prevention with the lifestyle of their child with sickle cell disease, the nurse should emphasize that a priority for their child is to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Immunizations protect against infections that can trigger crises.
Question 2 of 5
A client continually repeats phrases that others have just said. The nurse recognizes this behavior as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Echolalia is the repetition of words or phrases heard from others.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
Sixty-five-year-old Dominic is being transferred into the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) from the OR. Once there, initial assessment will focus on
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: ABCs are prioritized in the immediate postoperative period.