ATI Med-Surg Exam Practice Questions with Correct Answers

S/Sx hypoparathyroidism Correct Answer - involuntary muscle spasms protamine sulfate Correct Answer - antidote to heparin monitor aPTT levels for... Correct Answer - heparin chest petechaie in a pt with a fractured long bone Correct Answer - notify HCP- could be an indication of fat emboli antipurinol Correct Answer - antigout medication -also teach the client to increase exercise & fluids and decrease purines in the diet (red meats) EEG Correct Answer - -come sleep deprived -wash hair thoroughly -eat as usual -awaken the morning of the EEG SLE (Lupus) Correct Answer - -methotrexate even during remission -sunblock of at least 30 everyday -affects skin, joints, organs and connective tissue -report fever to HCP immediately (exacerbation)