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ATI Detailed Answer Key Medical Surgical Questions
Question 1 of 5
The healthcare provider is caring for a postoperative client who has a chest tube connected to suction and a water seal drainage system. Which of the following indicates to the healthcare provider that the chest tube is functioning properly?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Fluctuation of the fluid level within the water seal chamber. This indicates proper chest tube function as it shows that the system is maintaining the desired pressure and allowing for adequate drainage without obstruction. When the patient breathes in and out, the fluid level fluctuates due to changes in intrathoracic pressure. Explanation of other choices: B: Absence of fluid in the drainage tubing - This would indicate a problem with drainage, possibly due to a blockage in the tubing. C: Continuous bubbling within the water seal chamber - This would suggest an air leak in the system, which is not ideal as it can lead to lung collapse. D: Equal amounts of fluid drainage in each collection chamber - While equal drainage is good, it does not specifically indicate proper chest tube function like the fluctuation of the fluid level does.
Question 2 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: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
You are the charge nurse. Which client is most appropriate to assign to the step-down unit nurse pulled to the intensive care unit for the day?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A client is admitted to the unit for chemotherapy. To prevent an acid-base problem, which of the following would you instruct the nursing assistant to report?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Jane, an obese hypertensive homemaker, complains of continual hunger and lack of energy. What nursing measure would be most helpful?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.