ATI RN
ATI Detailed Answer Key Medical Surgical Questions
Question 1 of 5
What would be useful in helping Mr. Jackson prepare for chest tube insertion?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Splinting minimizes movement and discomfort during the procedure.
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
A break in sterile technique occurs during surgery when the scrub nurse touches
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Touching non-sterile items like masks compromises sterility and requires corrective action.
Question 4 of 5
In assigning patients with alterations related to gastrointestinal (GI) cancer, which would be the most appropriate nursing care tasks to assign to the LPN/LVN, under supervision of the team leader RN?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering enemas and antibiotics involves routine tasks that LPNs/LVNs are trained to perform, whereas the other options require advanced skills or supervision.
Question 5 of 5
What instruction should the nurse give a client with glaucoma?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heavy lifting can increase intraocular pressure, exacerbating glaucoma.