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ATI Detailed Answer Key Medical Surgical Questions
Question 1 of 5
The patient asks when she should take bisphosphonate medications for treatment of osteoporosis. You tell her
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bisphosphonates require specific administration guidelines to enhance absorption.
Question 2 of 5
A client develops volume overload from an IV that has infused too rapidly. What assessment would the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An S3 heart sound indicates volume overload.
Question 3 of 5
18. Melatonin’s use is based on scientific evidence. The patient with which problem would benefit from melatonin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Melatonin is scientifically supported for addressing sleep problems (option A), such as insomnia or jet lag.
Question 4 of 5
A client has a new diagnosis of myasthenia gravis. For which of the following manifestations should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Weakness. Myasthenia gravis is characterized by muscle weakness due to an autoimmune attack on neuromuscular junctions. Monitoring for weakness is essential to assess disease progression and response to treatment. Confusion (A) is not a typical manifestation of myasthenia gravis. Increased intracranial pressure (C) is more commonly associated with conditions like head trauma or brain tumors. Increased urinary output (D) is not directly related to myasthenia gravis and is more indicative of conditions affecting the kidneys or fluid balance.
Question 5 of 5
A nursing department in an acute care setting decides to redesign its nursing practice based on a theoretical framework. The feedback from patients, families, and staff reflects that caring is a key element. Which theorist best supports this concept?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Jean Watson's theory emphasizes the importance of caring in nursing.