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ATI Detailed Answer Key Medical Surgical Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the correct term for a fear of having panic attacks in public places?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Agoraphobia specifically refers to the fear of being in public spaces or situations where escape might be difficult.
Question 2 of 5
Which verbal and nonverbal communication techniques are effective with most American clients?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Maintaining eye contact and using clear, concise language aligns with cultural norms in America, enhancing communication effectiveness.
Question 3 of 5
What should a client with seasonal affective disorder be taught upon discharge?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Maximizing exposure to natural light helps alleviate symptoms of seasonal affective disorder.
Question 4 of 5
For the nursing diagnoses and written patient outcomes listed below, use the Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) to identify a specific nursing intervention to help the patient reach the outcome.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: For preventing pressure ulcers, interventions like turning and positioning are critical. For constipation, increasing fluid and fiber intake is key.
Question 5 of 5
A 35-year-old client is admitted for elective tubal ligation. During the preoperative teaching, the client states, 'The anesthesiologist said she was going to give me balanced anesthesia. What exactly is that?' The best explanation by the nurse is that balanced anesthesia:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A regional anesthesia does not produce loss of consciousness and is indicated for excision of moles, cysts, and endoscopic surgeries. Varying amounts of anesthetic agents are used when employing balanced anesthesia. The amounts used depend on the age, weight, condition of the client and the surgical procedure. General anesthesia is a drug induced depression of the central nervous system, which produces loss of consciousness and decreased muscle activity. Balanced anesthesia is a combination of a number of anesthetic agents that produce a smooth induction, appropriate depth of anesthesia, and appropriate muscle relaxation with minimal complications.