ATI Medical Surgical
Respiratory EXAM
WITH
QUESTIONSAND
Detailed Answer Key
LATEST VERSION
2025
,When does pain worsen with compartement
syndrome? - ANSWER-when passive moving
occurs.
What does warmth under cast indicate? -
ANSWER-infection
Should pt decrease complex carbs for
atherosceleoris? - ANSWER-no, increase them
What carb should a client with atherosceloris
decrease? - ANSWER-simple sugars
Is MRSA airborne or contact? - ANSWER-
contact
What does phenyotoin do to hepatic enzymes
(for seizures meds)? - ANSWER-it decreases
effectiveness
What should you tell the pt not to take with
ciprofloxacin? - ANSWER-magnesium containg
antacids
,Why wouldn't you take magnesium containing
anatacids with cipro? - ANSWER-calcium can
decrease absorption of med
What is a common side effect of rifampin? -
ANSWER-color of urine-
Can you take ciproflaxcin with alcohol? -
ANSWER-yes
After a parathryoidectomy what would be the
priority for the nurse? - ANSWER-to put trach
tray by bedside in case of airway
occlusion(AIRWAY)
What meds increase osteoporosis? - ANSWER-
fludrocortisone
With enoxaparin, what is the priority as the med
the nurse? - ANSWER-give dosage same time
every day
Is restlessness common in hyperthyroidism? -
ANSWER-yes
, What would be urgent for hyperthyroidism? -
ANSWER-high BP
If a pt has a weird heart sound what would be
first thing you do? - ANSWER-listen to it again
but on the left side (least invasive)
Why would gentamicin be withheld from a pt? -
ANSWER-if creatine levels are too high
What is normal creatine? - ANSWER-.6-1.2
What is one of the first vital signs of a
hemorrhage? - ANSWER-increase heart rate
What med would you give for a febrile reaction?
- ANSWER-tylenol (reduces fever)
How long does a drain stay in place for a
radical mastectomy? - ANSWER-1 to 3 week
What drainage amount to get rid of drainage
tube for mastectomy? - ANSWER-less than 25
Respiratory EXAM
WITH
QUESTIONSAND
Detailed Answer Key
LATEST VERSION
2025
,When does pain worsen with compartement
syndrome? - ANSWER-when passive moving
occurs.
What does warmth under cast indicate? -
ANSWER-infection
Should pt decrease complex carbs for
atherosceleoris? - ANSWER-no, increase them
What carb should a client with atherosceloris
decrease? - ANSWER-simple sugars
Is MRSA airborne or contact? - ANSWER-
contact
What does phenyotoin do to hepatic enzymes
(for seizures meds)? - ANSWER-it decreases
effectiveness
What should you tell the pt not to take with
ciprofloxacin? - ANSWER-magnesium containg
antacids
,Why wouldn't you take magnesium containing
anatacids with cipro? - ANSWER-calcium can
decrease absorption of med
What is a common side effect of rifampin? -
ANSWER-color of urine-
Can you take ciproflaxcin with alcohol? -
ANSWER-yes
After a parathryoidectomy what would be the
priority for the nurse? - ANSWER-to put trach
tray by bedside in case of airway
occlusion(AIRWAY)
What meds increase osteoporosis? - ANSWER-
fludrocortisone
With enoxaparin, what is the priority as the med
the nurse? - ANSWER-give dosage same time
every day
Is restlessness common in hyperthyroidism? -
ANSWER-yes
, What would be urgent for hyperthyroidism? -
ANSWER-high BP
If a pt has a weird heart sound what would be
first thing you do? - ANSWER-listen to it again
but on the left side (least invasive)
Why would gentamicin be withheld from a pt? -
ANSWER-if creatine levels are too high
What is normal creatine? - ANSWER-.6-1.2
What is one of the first vital signs of a
hemorrhage? - ANSWER-increase heart rate
What med would you give for a febrile reaction?
- ANSWER-tylenol (reduces fever)
How long does a drain stay in place for a
radical mastectomy? - ANSWER-1 to 3 week
What drainage amount to get rid of drainage
tube for mastectomy? - ANSWER-less than 25
