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ATI Detailed Answer Key Medical Surgical Questions
Question 1 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 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
A post-anesthesia care unit nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a thoracotomy and lobectomy. Which of the following postoperative assessments should the nurse give the highest priority to?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Arterial blood gases. This is the highest priority assessment for a client post-thoracotomy and lobectomy as it helps monitor the client's oxygenation status and acid-base balance, crucial after thoracic surgery. ABGs provide immediate information on the client's respiratory function, detecting any respiratory complications early on. The other options, B: Urinary output, C: Chest tube drainage, and D: Pain level, are important assessments but not as critical as monitoring the client's oxygenation status post-thoracic surgery. Urinary output is important for renal function, chest tube drainage for monitoring for any bleeding or air leakage, and pain level for comfort, but none of these directly assess the client's respiratory status and potential complications.
Question 4 of 5
For a patient with osteogenic sarcoma, you would be particularly vigilant for elevations in which laboratory value?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated calcium levels are commonly associated with osteogenic sarcoma due to bone destruction and release of calcium into the bloodstream.
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.