ATI MED SURG PROCTORED 100 ACTUAL TEST
SCRIPT 2026 VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
◉ Manifestations of Cor Pulmonale. Answer: -hypoxia (deficient
perfusion) and hypoxemia (deficient oxygen in blood)
-extreme dyspnea
-cyanotic lips
-JVD
-dependent edema
-hepatomegaly (enlarged liver)
-pulmonary hypertension
◉ Nursing interventions of Cor Pulmonale. Answer: -monitor
respiratory status
-monitor cardiac status and assess for indications of right-sided
heart failure
-administer oxygen therapy as prescribed
-ensure adequate rest periods
-encourage low-sodium diet
-maintain fluid balance; possible fluid restriction
-administer medications as prescribed
,◉ Medications for Cor Pulmonale. Answer: Diuretics
Digoxin
◉ Therapeutic measures for Cor Pulmonale. Answer: -Mechanical
ventilation
◉ Carbon Dioxide Toxicity. Answer: Stuporous secondary to
increased CO2 retention
◉ Contributing factors for Carbon Dioxide Toxicity. Answer: -carbon
dioxide retention
-excessive oxygen delivery
◉ Manifestations of Carbon Dioxide Toxicity. Answer: -alteration in
level of consciousness
-tachypnea
-increased blood pressure
-tachycardia with dysrhythmias
◉ Collaborative care for Carbon Dioxide Toxicity. Answer: -monitor
pulse oximetry and ABGs
-avoid excessive concentration of oxygen
-provide pulmonary hygiene
, -provide ventilatory support with CPAP, BiPAP, or mechanical
ventilation.
◉ Pneumonia. Answer: inflammatory process in the lungs that
produces excess fluid and exudate that fill the alveoli; classified as
bacterial, viral, fungal, or chemical
◉ Contributing factors for pneumonia. Answer: -advanced age
-chronic lung disease
-immunocompromised
-mechanical ventilation
-postoperative
-sedation and opioid use
-prolonged immobility
-tobacco use
-enteral tube feeding
◉ Manifestations of pneumonia. Answer: -tachypnea and
tachycardia
-sudden onset of chills, fever, flushing, diaphoresis
-productive cough
-dyspnea with pleuritic pain
-crackles
SCRIPT 2026 VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
◉ Manifestations of Cor Pulmonale. Answer: -hypoxia (deficient
perfusion) and hypoxemia (deficient oxygen in blood)
-extreme dyspnea
-cyanotic lips
-JVD
-dependent edema
-hepatomegaly (enlarged liver)
-pulmonary hypertension
◉ Nursing interventions of Cor Pulmonale. Answer: -monitor
respiratory status
-monitor cardiac status and assess for indications of right-sided
heart failure
-administer oxygen therapy as prescribed
-ensure adequate rest periods
-encourage low-sodium diet
-maintain fluid balance; possible fluid restriction
-administer medications as prescribed
,◉ Medications for Cor Pulmonale. Answer: Diuretics
Digoxin
◉ Therapeutic measures for Cor Pulmonale. Answer: -Mechanical
ventilation
◉ Carbon Dioxide Toxicity. Answer: Stuporous secondary to
increased CO2 retention
◉ Contributing factors for Carbon Dioxide Toxicity. Answer: -carbon
dioxide retention
-excessive oxygen delivery
◉ Manifestations of Carbon Dioxide Toxicity. Answer: -alteration in
level of consciousness
-tachypnea
-increased blood pressure
-tachycardia with dysrhythmias
◉ Collaborative care for Carbon Dioxide Toxicity. Answer: -monitor
pulse oximetry and ABGs
-avoid excessive concentration of oxygen
-provide pulmonary hygiene
, -provide ventilatory support with CPAP, BiPAP, or mechanical
ventilation.
◉ Pneumonia. Answer: inflammatory process in the lungs that
produces excess fluid and exudate that fill the alveoli; classified as
bacterial, viral, fungal, or chemical
◉ Contributing factors for pneumonia. Answer: -advanced age
-chronic lung disease
-immunocompromised
-mechanical ventilation
-postoperative
-sedation and opioid use
-prolonged immobility
-tobacco use
-enteral tube feeding
◉ Manifestations of pneumonia. Answer: -tachypnea and
tachycardia
-sudden onset of chills, fever, flushing, diaphoresis
-productive cough
-dyspnea with pleuritic pain
-crackles
