Flashcards 1–50 (ATI RN Med-Surg 2025) Actual Exam
⬛ Flashcard 1
Q: What is the correct statement from a client with Stage II Lyme disease?
A: “My joints ache because I have Lyme disease.”
Rationale: Joint pain is common in later stages due to systemic involvement.
⬛ Flashcard 2
Q: Enoxaparin injection site for a bed-rest patient?
A: Anterolateral abdominal wall
Rationale: This site provides best subcutaneous absorption for anticoagulants.
⬛ Flashcard 3
Q: Long-term complication of mechanical ventilation?
A: Stress ulcers
Rationale: Due to increased gastric acid and stress response—use prophylaxis.
⬛ Flashcard 4
Q: Priority symptom for chemotherapy patient?
A: Sore throat
Rationale: Indicates neutropenia and risk for systemic infection.
⬛ Flashcard 5
,Flashcards 1–50 (ATI RN Med-Surg 2025) Actual Exam
Q: Teaching goal of telemetry monitoring?
A: Evaluate pacemaker cell activity
Rationale: Assesses heart’s electrical activity—not valves or blood flow.
⬛ Flashcard 6
Q: First action for high-pressure alarm + restlessness on ventilator?
A: Manually ventilate the client
Rationale: Ensures immediate oxygenation during alarm troubleshooting.
⬛ Flashcard 7
Q: Action for DKA patient?
A: IV regular insulin
Rationale: Immediate blood glucose reduction is vital in DKA management.
⬛ Flashcard 8
Q: Safe practice with oral iron supplements?
A: Eat more high-fiber foods
Rationale: Prevents constipation, a common side effect of iron therapy.
⬛ Flashcard 9
Q: Rattlesnake bite—expected prescription?
A: Administer opioid analgesic
Rationale: Controls pain and minimizes sympathetic stress response.
⬛ Flashcard 10
Q: Correct statement for venous insufficiency care?
A: Wear clean graduated compression stockings daily
Rationale: Promotes venous return and reduces edema.
, Flashcards 1–50 (ATI RN Med-Surg 2025) Actual Exam
⬛ Flashcard 11
⬛ Flashcard 1
Q: What is the correct statement from a client with Stage II Lyme disease?
A: “My joints ache because I have Lyme disease.”
Rationale: Joint pain is common in later stages due to systemic involvement.
⬛ Flashcard 2
Q: Enoxaparin injection site for a bed-rest patient?
A: Anterolateral abdominal wall
Rationale: This site provides best subcutaneous absorption for anticoagulants.
⬛ Flashcard 3
Q: Long-term complication of mechanical ventilation?
A: Stress ulcers
Rationale: Due to increased gastric acid and stress response—use prophylaxis.
⬛ Flashcard 4
Q: Priority symptom for chemotherapy patient?
A: Sore throat
Rationale: Indicates neutropenia and risk for systemic infection.
⬛ Flashcard 5
,Flashcards 1–50 (ATI RN Med-Surg 2025) Actual Exam
Q: Teaching goal of telemetry monitoring?
A: Evaluate pacemaker cell activity
Rationale: Assesses heart’s electrical activity—not valves or blood flow.
⬛ Flashcard 6
Q: First action for high-pressure alarm + restlessness on ventilator?
A: Manually ventilate the client
Rationale: Ensures immediate oxygenation during alarm troubleshooting.
⬛ Flashcard 7
Q: Action for DKA patient?
A: IV regular insulin
Rationale: Immediate blood glucose reduction is vital in DKA management.
⬛ Flashcard 8
Q: Safe practice with oral iron supplements?
A: Eat more high-fiber foods
Rationale: Prevents constipation, a common side effect of iron therapy.
⬛ Flashcard 9
Q: Rattlesnake bite—expected prescription?
A: Administer opioid analgesic
Rationale: Controls pain and minimizes sympathetic stress response.
⬛ Flashcard 10
Q: Correct statement for venous insufficiency care?
A: Wear clean graduated compression stockings daily
Rationale: Promotes venous return and reduces edema.
, Flashcards 1–50 (ATI RN Med-Surg 2025) Actual Exam
⬛ Flashcard 11
