ATI RN
ATI Detailed Answer Key Medical Surgical Questions
Question 1 of 5
Your patient is experiencing exacerbations of systemic lupus erythematosus. What would you expect the physician to prescribe?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Corticosteroids are used to manage SLE flare-ups.
Question 2 of 5
What volume of fluid loss causes marked deterioration in hypovolemic shock?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Loss of 15% to 30% of blood volume significantly impairs circulation and tissue perfusion.
Question 3 of 5
A patient who completed detoxing from heroin tells you that his or her family members who are not substance abusers do not understand how it feels to go through withdrawal. He or she asks you for advice. Which of the following is the best response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Comparing withdrawal to a severe flu helps family members understand the physical symptoms without trivializing the experience.
Question 4 of 5
How can a nurse foster effective coping skills?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because it is the most appropriate response based on physiological and medical principles.
Question 5 of 5
65-year-old Dominic is being transferred into the PACU from the OR. Once there, initial assessment will focus on:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The ABCs (airway, breathing, circulation) are the priority in postoperative assessments to ensure the patient's immediate physiological stability. The wound site is also assessed for signs of bleeding or infection.