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ATI Detailed Answer Key Medical Surgical Questions
Question 1 of 5
What complication can result from tracheal suctioning?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Suctioning temporarily reduces oxygen levels, necessitating careful monitoring.
Question 2 of 5
Priority Decision: The husband and daughter of a Hispanic woman dying from pancreatic cancer refuse to consider using hospice care. What is the first thing the nurse should do?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse should assess their understanding of hospice care services to ensure they are making an informed decision based on accurate information rather than assumptions or cultural biases.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted to the unit with a diagnosis of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH). For which electrolyte abnormality will you be sure to monitor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: SIADH leads to water retention and dilutional hyponatremia. Monitoring sodium levels is essential to prevent complications from low serum sodium.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following nursing actions is helpful for older clients who are experiencing lens changes associated with aging?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Large-sized letters help compensate for decreased visual acuity due to aging-related lens changes.
Question 5 of 5
Which tubes drain gastric contents (select all that apply)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nasogastric and gastrointestinal tubes drain gastric contents effectively.