MEDICAL SURGICAL ATI EXAM PAPER 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉If some one has come bk from surgery and had anesthesia what
are the two high risk patients the nurse should really look out for?
Answer: -Those with liver and kidney disease.
◉Induced state of partial or total loss of sensation, occurring with or
without loss of consciousness. Used to block nerve impulse
transmission, suppress reflexes, promote muscle relaxation, and in
some instances achieve a controlled level of unconsciousness.
Answer: Anesthesia
◉-Reversible loss of consciousness.
-State can be achieved by a single agent or a combination of agents.
-Central nervous system is depressed resulting in analgesia, amnesia
and unconsciousness with loss of muscle tone and reflexes.
-With this the nurse needs to consider emotional/psychological
effects which include the fear of being put to sleep. Answer: General
Anesthesia
,◉Name the two types of General anesthesia and info about them.
Answer: 1. Inhalation-Intake and excretion of anesthetic gas or
vapor to the lungs through a mask.
2. Intravenous Injection- injected through an IV line disposed in the
blood.
◉How long does recovery take when given general anesthesia?
Answer: Recovery depends on type of agent, length of time client is
anesthetized and if a reversal agent is used.
◉What are possible responses to general anesthesia? Answer:
Retching, vomiting, restlessness and changes in the ability to control
body temperature.
◉What are some interventions we might use when some one went
through general aneshthesia? Answer: Suction equipment, warmth
and O2.
◉****************test question********************
What is the biggest complication from general anesthesia? Answer:
Malignant hyperthermia
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This is the biggest complication from general anesthesia.
,Marked by a rapid rise in body temperature, increase in serum
calcium and potassium, signs of increased muscle metabolism
(muscle proteins detected in the urine) and rigidity. Can be life-
threatening. Answer: Malignant hyperthermia
◉Name 5 complications of General anesthesia. Answer: 1.
Malignant hyperthermia
2. Overdose
3. Complications of specific anesthetic agents.
4. Unrecognized hypoventilation.
5. Complications of intubation.
◉This is caused by a local or regional anesthesia:
Secondary to the interruption of the sensory nerve impulse
transmission from a specific body area or region. Answer:
Insensibility
◉Name 4 things that local or regional anesthesia does to the body.
Answer: 1. Insensibility
2. Motor function may be affected.
3. Client remains conscious and able to follow instructions.
4. Gag and cough reflexes remain intact.
, ◉What type of agents are used on the pt before the have a local or
regional anesthesia? Answer: Sedatives, opioid analgesics, or
hypnotics.
◉When the is an over dose of local or regional anesthesia what are
the signs to look for? Answer: respiratory depression and sedation
◉Name 4 complications of local or regional anesthesia. Answer: 1.
Anaphylaxis
2. Incorrect delivery technique
3. Systemic absorption
4. Overdosage
◉What S&S should the nurse look for with complications of local or
regional anesthesia. Answer: Assess for CNS stimulation, CNSand
cardiac depression, metallic taste, nausea and vomiting, tremors,
seizures, increased pulse, respirations, and bp.
◉What are the treatments for complications of local or regional
anesthesia? Answer: 1. ***Establish an open airway.*************
2. Give O2.
3. Notify the surgeon.
4. Fast-Acting barbiturate is usual treatment.
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉If some one has come bk from surgery and had anesthesia what
are the two high risk patients the nurse should really look out for?
Answer: -Those with liver and kidney disease.
◉Induced state of partial or total loss of sensation, occurring with or
without loss of consciousness. Used to block nerve impulse
transmission, suppress reflexes, promote muscle relaxation, and in
some instances achieve a controlled level of unconsciousness.
Answer: Anesthesia
◉-Reversible loss of consciousness.
-State can be achieved by a single agent or a combination of agents.
-Central nervous system is depressed resulting in analgesia, amnesia
and unconsciousness with loss of muscle tone and reflexes.
-With this the nurse needs to consider emotional/psychological
effects which include the fear of being put to sleep. Answer: General
Anesthesia
,◉Name the two types of General anesthesia and info about them.
Answer: 1. Inhalation-Intake and excretion of anesthetic gas or
vapor to the lungs through a mask.
2. Intravenous Injection- injected through an IV line disposed in the
blood.
◉How long does recovery take when given general anesthesia?
Answer: Recovery depends on type of agent, length of time client is
anesthetized and if a reversal agent is used.
◉What are possible responses to general anesthesia? Answer:
Retching, vomiting, restlessness and changes in the ability to control
body temperature.
◉What are some interventions we might use when some one went
through general aneshthesia? Answer: Suction equipment, warmth
and O2.
◉****************test question********************
What is the biggest complication from general anesthesia? Answer:
Malignant hyperthermia
◉**************test question*********************
This is the biggest complication from general anesthesia.
,Marked by a rapid rise in body temperature, increase in serum
calcium and potassium, signs of increased muscle metabolism
(muscle proteins detected in the urine) and rigidity. Can be life-
threatening. Answer: Malignant hyperthermia
◉Name 5 complications of General anesthesia. Answer: 1.
Malignant hyperthermia
2. Overdose
3. Complications of specific anesthetic agents.
4. Unrecognized hypoventilation.
5. Complications of intubation.
◉This is caused by a local or regional anesthesia:
Secondary to the interruption of the sensory nerve impulse
transmission from a specific body area or region. Answer:
Insensibility
◉Name 4 things that local or regional anesthesia does to the body.
Answer: 1. Insensibility
2. Motor function may be affected.
3. Client remains conscious and able to follow instructions.
4. Gag and cough reflexes remain intact.
, ◉What type of agents are used on the pt before the have a local or
regional anesthesia? Answer: Sedatives, opioid analgesics, or
hypnotics.
◉When the is an over dose of local or regional anesthesia what are
the signs to look for? Answer: respiratory depression and sedation
◉Name 4 complications of local or regional anesthesia. Answer: 1.
Anaphylaxis
2. Incorrect delivery technique
3. Systemic absorption
4. Overdosage
◉What S&S should the nurse look for with complications of local or
regional anesthesia. Answer: Assess for CNS stimulation, CNSand
cardiac depression, metallic taste, nausea and vomiting, tremors,
seizures, increased pulse, respirations, and bp.
◉What are the treatments for complications of local or regional
anesthesia? Answer: 1. ***Establish an open airway.*************
2. Give O2.
3. Notify the surgeon.
4. Fast-Acting barbiturate is usual treatment.
