ATI Med-Surg Proctored MID-TERM Exam
Questions and Answers
1: What is the primary purpose of a chest tube in a patient with a
pneumothorax? - correct answer -
To remove air from the pleural space and allow the lung to re-expand.
2: Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with chronic kidney
disease? - correct answer -
Hyperkalemia.
3: What is the first-line treatment for acute coronary syndrome? - correct
answer - Administration of aspirin and nitroglycerin.
4: What is the most common cause of peptic ulcer disease? - correct answer -
Infection with Helicobacter pylori.
5: Which condition is characterized by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells?
- correct answer - Hodgkins lymphoma.
, 6: What is the recommended treatment for a patient with deep vein
thrombosis (DVT)? - correct answer -
Anticoagulant therapy, such as heparin or warfarin.
7: What is the hallmark sign of acute pancreatitis? - correct answer -
Severe, unrelenting abdominal pain that radiates to the back.
8: What is the main goal of treatment for a patient with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD)? - correct answer -
To improve airflow and reduce symptoms.
9: What is the primary cause of cirrhosis of the liver? - correct answer -
Chronic alcohol abuse and hepatitis C infection.
10: Which lab value is most indicative of renal function? - correct answer -
Serum creatinine level.
11: What is the main symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)? - correct
answer - Intermittent claudication, or pain in the legs with walking.
Questions and Answers
1: What is the primary purpose of a chest tube in a patient with a
pneumothorax? - correct answer -
To remove air from the pleural space and allow the lung to re-expand.
2: Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with chronic kidney
disease? - correct answer -
Hyperkalemia.
3: What is the first-line treatment for acute coronary syndrome? - correct
answer - Administration of aspirin and nitroglycerin.
4: What is the most common cause of peptic ulcer disease? - correct answer -
Infection with Helicobacter pylori.
5: Which condition is characterized by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells?
- correct answer - Hodgkins lymphoma.
, 6: What is the recommended treatment for a patient with deep vein
thrombosis (DVT)? - correct answer -
Anticoagulant therapy, such as heparin or warfarin.
7: What is the hallmark sign of acute pancreatitis? - correct answer -
Severe, unrelenting abdominal pain that radiates to the back.
8: What is the main goal of treatment for a patient with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD)? - correct answer -
To improve airflow and reduce symptoms.
9: What is the primary cause of cirrhosis of the liver? - correct answer -
Chronic alcohol abuse and hepatitis C infection.
10: Which lab value is most indicative of renal function? - correct answer -
Serum creatinine level.
11: What is the main symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)? - correct
answer - Intermittent claudication, or pain in the legs with walking.
