ATI MED SURG PRACTICE SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Myoglobin. Answer: An early marker of muscle injury, detectable
within hours and clears within 24 hours
⩥ Creatine Kinase-MB (CK-MB). Answer: Peaks around 24 hours after
injury, clears within 3 days, specific for myocardial damage
⩥ Troponin I or T. Answer: Specific to cardiac tissue damage, remains
elevated longer (up to 10 days)
⩥ Compression Stockings. Answer: A mechanical prophylaxis for
reducing venous stasis through graduated compression
⩥ Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Devices. Answer: Devices
applied to the legs to promote venous return
⩥ Low molecular weight heparin (LMWH). Answer: An anticoagulant
used for pharmacological prophylaxis against venous thromboembolism
⩥ Caprini Risk Assessment Model. Answer: A tool used to stratify
patients based on risk for venous thromboembolism and guide
prophylactic strategies
, ⩥ Thrombolysis. Answer: A treatment in select cases of deep vein
thrombosis where there is a high risk of limb-threatening ischemia
⩥ Vena Cava Filter. Answer: Considered in cases of contraindication to
anticoagulation or recurrent embolization despite adequate
anticoagulation
⩥ Pallor. Answer: Paleness of skin, conjunctiva, and nail beds indicating
decreased hemoglobin levels
⩥ Tachycardia. Answer: Elevated heart rate as a compensatory
mechanism for reduced oxygen-carrying capacity
⩥ Spoon-shaped Nails (Koilonychia). Answer: Concave nails indicative
of iron deficiency anemia
⩥ CBC Count. Answer: Essential for diagnosing and monitoring anemia
post-surgery, includes RBC count, Hgb, Hct
⩥ Fluid Volume Excess (FVE). Answer: Abnormal retention of fluid in
the extracellular compartment, associated with conditions like heart
failure and renal failure
QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Myoglobin. Answer: An early marker of muscle injury, detectable
within hours and clears within 24 hours
⩥ Creatine Kinase-MB (CK-MB). Answer: Peaks around 24 hours after
injury, clears within 3 days, specific for myocardial damage
⩥ Troponin I or T. Answer: Specific to cardiac tissue damage, remains
elevated longer (up to 10 days)
⩥ Compression Stockings. Answer: A mechanical prophylaxis for
reducing venous stasis through graduated compression
⩥ Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Devices. Answer: Devices
applied to the legs to promote venous return
⩥ Low molecular weight heparin (LMWH). Answer: An anticoagulant
used for pharmacological prophylaxis against venous thromboembolism
⩥ Caprini Risk Assessment Model. Answer: A tool used to stratify
patients based on risk for venous thromboembolism and guide
prophylactic strategies
, ⩥ Thrombolysis. Answer: A treatment in select cases of deep vein
thrombosis where there is a high risk of limb-threatening ischemia
⩥ Vena Cava Filter. Answer: Considered in cases of contraindication to
anticoagulation or recurrent embolization despite adequate
anticoagulation
⩥ Pallor. Answer: Paleness of skin, conjunctiva, and nail beds indicating
decreased hemoglobin levels
⩥ Tachycardia. Answer: Elevated heart rate as a compensatory
mechanism for reduced oxygen-carrying capacity
⩥ Spoon-shaped Nails (Koilonychia). Answer: Concave nails indicative
of iron deficiency anemia
⩥ CBC Count. Answer: Essential for diagnosing and monitoring anemia
post-surgery, includes RBC count, Hgb, Hct
⩥ Fluid Volume Excess (FVE). Answer: Abnormal retention of fluid in
the extracellular compartment, associated with conditions like heart
failure and renal failure
