ATI ENGAGE ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL
FINAL PAPER COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE SOLUTIONS STUDY GUIDE
●● Palliative
Answer: A surgical procedure that provides relief or lessens pain.
Removal of a tumor that is causing pain or discomfort
●● Constructive
Answer: A surgical procedure that restores lost function that may have
been present since birth.
The repair of a cleft lip or palate
●● Restorative/Reconstruction
Answer: A surgical procedure to repair or restore a missing or damaged
body part or organ.
Scar revisions, breast reconstruction
●● Transplant
, Answer: A surgical procedure that transfers an organ or tissue from one
body to another or to another part of the body.
A kidney or lung transplant
●● Emergent
Answer: Surgery is required to save a client's life and usually performed
within minutes of presentation.
Severe trauma to a limb needing surgery or a client having a heart attack
needing a cardiac procedure
●● Urgent
Answer: Surgery is required to save a client's life and usually performed
within hours of presentation.
Appendectomy or cholecystectomy
●● Elective
Answer: No urgency and can be planned to suit the client's schedule.
Joint replacements
FINAL PAPER COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE SOLUTIONS STUDY GUIDE
●● Palliative
Answer: A surgical procedure that provides relief or lessens pain.
Removal of a tumor that is causing pain or discomfort
●● Constructive
Answer: A surgical procedure that restores lost function that may have
been present since birth.
The repair of a cleft lip or palate
●● Restorative/Reconstruction
Answer: A surgical procedure to repair or restore a missing or damaged
body part or organ.
Scar revisions, breast reconstruction
●● Transplant
, Answer: A surgical procedure that transfers an organ or tissue from one
body to another or to another part of the body.
A kidney or lung transplant
●● Emergent
Answer: Surgery is required to save a client's life and usually performed
within minutes of presentation.
Severe trauma to a limb needing surgery or a client having a heart attack
needing a cardiac procedure
●● Urgent
Answer: Surgery is required to save a client's life and usually performed
within hours of presentation.
Appendectomy or cholecystectomy
●● Elective
Answer: No urgency and can be planned to suit the client's schedule.
Joint replacements
