ATI ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL
NURSING
(Latest 2025-2026 Edition) 100% Verified Q&A + Answer
60+
Key Solutions
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1
Normal ranges for ABG
Correct Answer
PH: 7.35-7.45
PaO2:80-100 mm Hg
PaCO2: 35-45 mm Hg
HCO3: 22-26 mEq/L
SaO2: 95-100%
Question 2
Pneumothorax
Correct Answer
abnormal presence of air in the pleural cavity resulting in the collapse of the lung
Question 3
Pneumonectomy
Correct Answer
The surgical removal of all or part of a lung.
Question 4
apnea
Correct Answer
transient cessation of respiration
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, Question 5
hypercapnia
Correct Answer
the presence of an abnormally high level of carbon dioxide in the circulating blood
Question 6
hypoxic drive
Correct Answer
backup system to control respirations when oxygen levels fall; low blood oxygen levels
Question 7
hypoxia
Correct Answer
A dangerous condition in which the body tissues and cells do not have enough oxygen.
Question 8
adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
Correct Answer
Acute respiratory failure in adults characterized by tachypnea, dyspnea, cyanosis, tachycardia, and hypoxemia. May follow
trauma, pneumonia, or septic infections. Also called acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Question 9
reactive airway disease
Correct Answer
a term used to describe any condition that causes hyperreactive bronchioles and bronchospasm; asthma
Question 10
teaching/learning theory
Correct Answer
◦ Learning readiness - Best assessed using motivational interviewing. Assess the clients willingness to learn, goals, how the
client is feeling, and their educational level.
◦ People who are not ready to learn cannot be taught.
◦ Client must accept their diagnosis and need for teaching in order to learn
◦ Use skills learned in NUR102
◦ Address patients desire to learn
◦ Assess what the patient wants to know most or what they want to be able to do themselves.
◦ Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
Question 11
thoracentesis
Correct Answer
insertion of a needle into the pleural cavity to withdraw fluid for diagnostic purposes, to drain excess fluid, or to re-
expand a collapsed lung
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NURSING
(Latest 2025-2026 Edition) 100% Verified Q&A + Answer
60+
Key Solutions
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1
Normal ranges for ABG
Correct Answer
PH: 7.35-7.45
PaO2:80-100 mm Hg
PaCO2: 35-45 mm Hg
HCO3: 22-26 mEq/L
SaO2: 95-100%
Question 2
Pneumothorax
Correct Answer
abnormal presence of air in the pleural cavity resulting in the collapse of the lung
Question 3
Pneumonectomy
Correct Answer
The surgical removal of all or part of a lung.
Question 4
apnea
Correct Answer
transient cessation of respiration
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, Question 5
hypercapnia
Correct Answer
the presence of an abnormally high level of carbon dioxide in the circulating blood
Question 6
hypoxic drive
Correct Answer
backup system to control respirations when oxygen levels fall; low blood oxygen levels
Question 7
hypoxia
Correct Answer
A dangerous condition in which the body tissues and cells do not have enough oxygen.
Question 8
adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
Correct Answer
Acute respiratory failure in adults characterized by tachypnea, dyspnea, cyanosis, tachycardia, and hypoxemia. May follow
trauma, pneumonia, or septic infections. Also called acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Question 9
reactive airway disease
Correct Answer
a term used to describe any condition that causes hyperreactive bronchioles and bronchospasm; asthma
Question 10
teaching/learning theory
Correct Answer
◦ Learning readiness - Best assessed using motivational interviewing. Assess the clients willingness to learn, goals, how the
client is feeling, and their educational level.
◦ People who are not ready to learn cannot be taught.
◦ Client must accept their diagnosis and need for teaching in order to learn
◦ Use skills learned in NUR102
◦ Address patients desire to learn
◦ Assess what the patient wants to know most or what they want to be able to do themselves.
◦ Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
Question 11
thoracentesis
Correct Answer
insertion of a needle into the pleural cavity to withdraw fluid for diagnostic purposes, to drain excess fluid, or to re-
expand a collapsed lung
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