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ATI Detailed Answer Key Medical Surgical Questions
Question 1 of 5
What piece of equipment should the nurse advise Mrs. Singer to have ready when her husband returns home?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Humidifiers maintain moisture in the air, aiding breathing through the stoma.
Question 2 of 5
The first priority to care for the patient with a new fracture includes assessing
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing circulation and sensation ensures no compromise to distal structures.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
During the rehabilitative phase following his cerebrovascular accident, Mr. K. is taught measures to relieve or prevent constipation. Which of these statements indicates that Mr. K. needs further health teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Restricting fluid intake after 4 P.M. can contribute to dehydration and constipation, making this statement indicative of the need for further education on proper hydration practices.
Question 5 of 5
Mrs. Dailey tells the nurse that she uses eyedrops which make her pupils get small. Which of the following drugs would produce this effect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pilocarpine is a miotic agent that constricts the pupil, commonly used in treating glaucoma by improving aqueous humor outflow.