ATI RN
Adult Medical Surgical ATI Questions
Question 1 of 9
Which biologically based practice involves the use of scents to alter emotions and biologic processes?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 9
What is the primary complication of untreated otitis media?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 9
A patient scheduled for hip replacement surgery in the early afternoon is NPO but receives and ingests a breakfast tray with clear liquids on the morning of surgery. What response does the nurse expect when the anesthesia care provider is notified?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 9
Mary asks how the pulmonary function test ordered by her physician is performed. You respond by saying
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 9
A client is 12 hours postoperative following colon resection. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan to reduce respiratory complications?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because splinting the incision supports coughing, which helps clear secretions and prevents respiratory complications. It is essential postoperatively to prevent atelectasis and pneumonia. Using an incentive spirometer (A) aids in lung expansion but does not directly support coughing. Ambulation (B) promotes circulation but does not address respiratory concerns. Maintaining a supine position with an abdominal binder (C) may restrict diaphragmatic movement and increase the risk of respiratory complications.
Question 6 of 9
Which assessment tools can be used to assess the cardiac system (select all that apply)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 7 of 9
In planning Mrs. Filbert's care during an acute attack of Meniere disease, it would be most important to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 8 of 9
What is the term that describes a type of therapy or medicine used in conjunction with conventional medicine?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 9 of 9
What are these sensory phenomena called when a client hears voices or sees images that do not objectively exist?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.