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ATI Detailed Answer Key Medical Surgical Questions
Question 1 of 5
What does the nurse give priority to assessing immediately following Mr. Singer’s total laryngectomy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Respiratory status is critical due to the altered airway anatomy.
Question 2 of 5
What complication can result from tracheal suctioning?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Suctioning temporarily reduces oxygen levels, necessitating careful monitoring.
Question 3 of 5
A patient who completed detoxing from heroin tells you that his or her family members who are not substance abusers do not understand how it feels to go through withdrawal. He or she asks you for advice. Which of the following is the best response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Comparing withdrawal to a severe flu helps family members understand the physical symptoms without trivializing the experience.
Question 4 of 5
What is the role of antiviral medications in treating herpes zoster ophthalmicus?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antivirals target the varicella-zoster virus, reducing its replication and severity.
Question 5 of 5
What is the most common cause of amblyopia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strabismus, or misalignment of the eyes, is the leading cause of amblyopia in children.