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ATI Detailed Answer Key Medical Surgical Questions
Question 1 of 5
What information should be immediately reported to the physician?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Iron ingestion can cause severe toxicity and requires immediate medical attention.
Question 2 of 5
Before administering a benzodiazepine, what should the nurse assess?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Behavioral changes may indicate underlying issues or contraindications for benzodiazepines.
Question 3 of 5
The main goal of treatment for acute glomerulonephritis is to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Maintaining fluid balance is critical in managing acute glomerulonephritis due to potential fluid overload.
Question 4 of 5
While caring for a patient following an uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), the nurse monitors the patient for which complications in the immediate postoperative period?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D. Airway obstruction and hemorrhage are critical complications to monitor after UPPP. Snoring (A) may persist initially, infection (B) is less common, and voice loss (C) is rare.
Question 5 of 5
While teaching a client about their medications, the client asks how long it will take before the effects of lithium take place. What is the best response of the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lithium typically takes 2 weeks to show therapeutic effects.