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ATI Detailed Answer Key Medical Surgical Questions
Question 1 of 5
Tom has Guillain-Barré syndrome and asks what causes his burning, prickling feeling. You respond by saying
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Guillain-Barré syndrome damages the myelin sheath, leading to abnormal sensations.
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
A client's nursing diagnosis is Deficient Fluid Volume related to excessive fluid loss. Which action related to fluid management should be delegated to a nursing assistant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nursing assistant can effectively encourage oral fluid intake by offering fluids between meals, which is within their scope of practice. Administering IV fluids, developing plans, and teaching family members are more advanced tasks that require higher-level nursing 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
Sue has a mild dermatitis rash and asks for advice. You respond by saying
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Steroidal creams reduce inflammation in dermatitis.