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ATI Detailed Answer Key Medical Surgical Questions
Question 1 of 5
The old-old population (85 years and older) has an increased risk for frailty. However, old age is just one element of frailty. Identify at least three other assessment findings that contribute to frailty.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreased muscle mass, unintentional weight loss, and reduced physical activity are key contributors to frailty in older adults.
Question 2 of 5
While caring for an unconscious patient, the nurse discovers a stage 2 pressure ulcer on the patient’s heel. During care of the ulcer, what is the nurse’s understanding of the patient’s perception of pain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. Even in unconscious patients, the area should be treated gently to avoid exacerbating potential pain.
Question 3 of 5
In caring for a patient with neutropenia, what tasks can be delegated to the nursing assistant? (Choose all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tasks such as taking vital signs, reporting fever, and preparing the room for isolation are within the scope of a nursing assistant, while assessing for specific symptoms requires more advanced clinical skills.
Question 4 of 5
An inflammatory bowel disorder in which the patient develops abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, tenesmus (feeling of incomplete defecation), and weight loss is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ulcerative colitis typically presents with these symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
What precaution should a nurse take to minimize the risk of death when using potassium chloride to flush a lock or central venous catheter?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because concentrated potassium chloride can cause cardiac arrest if injected rapidly.