ATI MED SURG EXAM: ACHIEVE A+ WITH COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Physician
primarily responsible for the diagnosis of illness and the medical or surgical treatment of
illness
Hospitalists
HCP who provide care to patients in the ER or when admitted to the hospital
Advanced Practice RN
RN educated at the master's or post-master's level in a specific role and for a specific
population; can be NPs, Clinical Specialists, Midwife, Etc.
Physician Assistant
has completed a specific course of study and a licensing examination in preparation for
providing support to the physician
Physical Therapist
prevent further disability in a patient after illness or injury; use various techniques to
treat patients
Occupational Therapist
evaluate the patient's functional level and teaching activities to promote self care in
activities of daily living
Speech Therapy
trained to help hearing impaired patients speak more clearly, assist stroke patients with
speech, and assist with swallowing problems
Social Worker
assists patients and families in dealing with the social, emotional and environmental
factors; provide community resources and assistance with securing equipment and
supplies as well as finances with healthcare
Pharmacist
licensed to formulate and dispense medications
Respiratory Therapist
, improve pulmonary function and oxygenation; also responsible for administering a
variety of tests that measure lung function and educate patients on use of various
devices or machines prescribed to them
Registered Dietician
manages and plans for the dietary needs of patients
Chaplain/Spiritual Care
identify and respond to patients spiritual needs of patients, families, and other members
of the team
Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP)
help nurses provide direct care to patients
c. Diff
infection resulting from the use of antibiotics that alter the normal intestinal flora and
promotes the abnormal growth of the potentially dangerous microbe; most commonly
found in hospitalized patients
c. Diff Manifestations
3 or more watery stools a day, new fever, blood in stool, severe abdominal pain and
cramping, diarrhea as often as 10-15x/day
Stool Sample
How do you test for c. Diff?
Negative Pressure Room
pulls air into the room and out into the outside environment
Contact Precautions
gown, gloves, hand hygiene
Language Barrier
use a language line or an interpreter
Disability Barriers (vision/hearing)
stand in front of the patient, turn off noises/distractions, make eye contact, do not yell,
turn on the light, make sure lens/aids are on them
Physical Barriers
do not judge, stare; be respectful
Cultural Barriers
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Physician
primarily responsible for the diagnosis of illness and the medical or surgical treatment of
illness
Hospitalists
HCP who provide care to patients in the ER or when admitted to the hospital
Advanced Practice RN
RN educated at the master's or post-master's level in a specific role and for a specific
population; can be NPs, Clinical Specialists, Midwife, Etc.
Physician Assistant
has completed a specific course of study and a licensing examination in preparation for
providing support to the physician
Physical Therapist
prevent further disability in a patient after illness or injury; use various techniques to
treat patients
Occupational Therapist
evaluate the patient's functional level and teaching activities to promote self care in
activities of daily living
Speech Therapy
trained to help hearing impaired patients speak more clearly, assist stroke patients with
speech, and assist with swallowing problems
Social Worker
assists patients and families in dealing with the social, emotional and environmental
factors; provide community resources and assistance with securing equipment and
supplies as well as finances with healthcare
Pharmacist
licensed to formulate and dispense medications
Respiratory Therapist
, improve pulmonary function and oxygenation; also responsible for administering a
variety of tests that measure lung function and educate patients on use of various
devices or machines prescribed to them
Registered Dietician
manages and plans for the dietary needs of patients
Chaplain/Spiritual Care
identify and respond to patients spiritual needs of patients, families, and other members
of the team
Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP)
help nurses provide direct care to patients
c. Diff
infection resulting from the use of antibiotics that alter the normal intestinal flora and
promotes the abnormal growth of the potentially dangerous microbe; most commonly
found in hospitalized patients
c. Diff Manifestations
3 or more watery stools a day, new fever, blood in stool, severe abdominal pain and
cramping, diarrhea as often as 10-15x/day
Stool Sample
How do you test for c. Diff?
Negative Pressure Room
pulls air into the room and out into the outside environment
Contact Precautions
gown, gloves, hand hygiene
Language Barrier
use a language line or an interpreter
Disability Barriers (vision/hearing)
stand in front of the patient, turn off noises/distractions, make eye contact, do not yell,
turn on the light, make sure lens/aids are on them
Physical Barriers
do not judge, stare; be respectful
Cultural Barriers
