ATI RN
Medical Surgical ATI Proctored Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
The physician tells the patient that there will be an initial course of treatment with continued maintenance treatments and ongoing observation for signs and symptoms over a prolonged period of time. You can help the patient by reinforcing that the primary goal for this type of treatment is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
What do you tell patients is the most important risk factor for lung cancer when you are teaching about lung cancer prevention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Vince has been taking excessive amounts of over-the-counter antacid tablets. He has been exhibiting signs of irritability, anxiety, muscle cramping, and weakness, and has recently developed tetany. The physician has initiated seizure precautions. He recognizes that the patient is being monitored and treated for:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is Metabolic alkalosis (D). Excessive intake of antacids containing bicarbonate or calcium carbonate can lead to metabolic alkalosis. Symptoms such as irritability, anxiety, muscle cramping, weakness, and tetany are consistent with elevated blood pH levels due to increased bicarbonate levels.
Question 4 of 5
Liz is an elderly woman brought in by concerned family members. After physical examination, she was diagnosed with dehydration. What assessment findings would you expect to see?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Systolic hypertension and stroke are due to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.