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ATI Detailed Answer Key Medical Surgical Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the definition of substance abuse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Substance abuse involves overuse and dependence on a substance leading to negative impacts on one's life, encompassing both physical and social consequences.
Question 2 of 5
What is the most common cause of conductive hearing loss?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Conductive hearing loss can result from any obstruction or damage in the outer or middle ear.
Question 3 of 5
When developing a teaching plan for a patient, what should the nurse recognize?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Patient responsibility is essential for adherence to therapeutic regimens.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse caring for a patient in the intensive care unit (ICU) implements strategies to create an environment conducive to sleep. Which strategy would be most effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. Turning off the lights minimizes disruption to the patient's circadian rhythm. Background noise (B) and silencing alarms (C) may not always be feasible, and unnecessary analgesics (D) could interfere with sleep.
Question 5 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.