ATI RN
ATI Detailed Answer Key Medical Surgical Questions
Question 1 of 5
Tom reports a history of carpal tunnel syndrome. What else would you expect to find in his history?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Carpal tunnel syndrome affects the median nerve, causing pain and numbness in specific areas.
Question 2 of 5
Identify the specific component of acquiring cultural competence reflected in creating a safe environment in which collection of relevant cultural data can be obtained during the health history and physical examination.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Creating a safe environment involves using cultural skills to gather accurate and meaningful cultural data during assessments.
Question 3 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: Eating breakfast helps regulate metabolism and energy levels throughout the day, reducing hunger and fatigue.
Question 4 of 5
In assigning patients with alterations related to gastrointestinal (GI) cancer, which would be the most appropriate nursing care tasks to assign to the LPN/LVN, under supervision of the team leader RN?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering enemas and antibiotics involves routine tasks that LPNs/LVNs are trained to perform, whereas the other options require advanced skills or supervision.
Question 5 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.