ATI RN
ATI Detailed Answer Key Medical Surgical Questions
Question 1 of 5
Priority Decision: The husband and daughter of a Hispanic woman dying from pancreatic cancer refuse to consider using hospice care. What is the first thing the nurse should do?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse should assess their understanding of hospice care services to ensure they are making an informed decision based on accurate information rather than assumptions or cultural biases.
Question 2 of 5
What is your priority intervention for this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ensuring the patient's safety by arranging transportation to a safe house is the top priority.
Question 3 of 5
The medical-surgical nurse performs a dressing change on a patient with a history of non-insulin-dependent diabetes. The patient questions why the wound is not healing. Recognizing a teaching opportunity, what response does the nurse offer the patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blood sugar control significantly impacts wound healing in diabetic patients.
Question 4 of 5
A client is admitted to the unit with a diagnosis of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH). For which electrolyte abnormality will you be sure to monitor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: SIADH leads to water retention and dilutional hyponatremia. Monitoring sodium levels is essential to prevent complications from low serum sodium.
Question 5 of 5
During the rehabilitative phase following his cerebrovascular accident, Mr. K. is taught measures to relieve or prevent constipation. Which of these statements indicates that Mr. K. needs further health teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Restricting fluid intake after 4 P.M. can contribute to dehydration and constipation, making this statement indicative of the need for further education on proper hydration practices.