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ATI Detailed Answer Key Medical Surgical Questions
Question 1 of 5
The first priority to care for the patient with a new fracture includes assessing
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing circulation and sensation ensures no compromise to distal structures.
Question 2 of 5
What evaluation would help Mr. Jones control his chest pain on inspiration?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lying on the affected side stabilizes the chest wall, reducing pain during inspiration.
Question 3 of 5
Match the descriptions to the stages of sleep. Some descriptions may have more than one stage and some stages may be used more than once.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D (REM). REM sleep is characterized by brain waves resembling wakefulness and vivid dreaming. The deepest sleep (B) corresponds to NREM Stage 3, while specific EEG waveforms (C) are associated with all stages.
Question 4 of 5
When caring for a client with pain, which of the following is essential throughout the client’s care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because ensuring that pain management is prioritized by both nursing staff and the healthcare facility is crucial for consistent and effective care.
Question 5 of 5
What information should be immediately reported to the physician?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Iron ingestion can cause severe toxicity and requires immediate medical attention.