ATI MED SURG CMS EXAM LATEST VERSION NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 340+
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES(VERIFIED
ANSWERS)|ALREADY GRADED A+
GCS
Glasgow Coma Scale; assesses level of consciousness.
CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; lifesaving technique for cardiac arrest.
Activated Charcoal
Used to treat certain types of poisoning.
Rapid Response Team
Group responding to patient decline indications.
Cardiac Arrest
Heart stops beating effectively, requires immediate intervention.
Ventricular Fibrillation
Disorganized heart rhythm requiring defibrillation.
Epinephrine
Emergency medication for cardiac arrest and severe allergic reactions.
Cerebral Angiography
Imaging to visualize cerebral blood vessels and blood flow.
Health
State of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.
Wellness
Active process of becoming aware and making choices.
Modifiable Factors
Lifestyle choices that can be changed.
Nonmodifiable Factors
Factors that cannot be changed, like genetics.
Physical Environment
Access to healthcare, sanitation, and clean water.
Social Environment
, Influence of community support and safety.
Triage
Prioritization of patient treatment based on urgency.
ABCDE Principle
Assessment framework: Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure.
Level 1 Triage
Resuscitation; immediate life-saving interventions required.
Level 2 Triage
Emergent; requires quick intervention but not immediate.
Level 3 Triage
Urgent; treatment needed within a few hours.
Level 4 Triage
Less Urgent; can wait longer for treatment.
Level 5 Triage
Nonurgent; treatment can be delayed significantly.
Primary Survey
Rapid assessment for life-threatening conditions.
EEG
Electroencephalogram; records electrical activity of the brain.
ICP Monitoring
Monitors intracranial pressure by neurosurgeon.
Intraventricular Catheter
Fluid-filled catheter for drainage and monitoring.
Subarachnoid Screw
Hollow screw for ICP monitoring through burr hole.
Epidural Sensor
Fiber optic sensor for ICP measurement.
Normal ICP Range
Normal intracranial pressure is 10-15 mmHg.
Signs of Increased ICP
Irritability, headache, altered consciousness, abnormal pupils.
Lumbar Puncture
Procedure to withdraw cerebrospinal fluid for diagnosis.
Cannonball Position
Position for lumbar puncture to facilitate CSF withdrawal.
MRI Preparation
NPO for 4-8 hours, remove jewelry, assess allergies.
PET Scan
Nuclear medicine for 3D brain imaging and activity.
SPECT Scan
Functional imaging to assess regional brain metabolism.
X-ray
Imaging for fractures; contraindicated in pregnancy.
Pain Assessment
Evaluates location, quality, intensity, and impact of pain.
Nonpharm Pain Management
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES(VERIFIED
ANSWERS)|ALREADY GRADED A+
GCS
Glasgow Coma Scale; assesses level of consciousness.
CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; lifesaving technique for cardiac arrest.
Activated Charcoal
Used to treat certain types of poisoning.
Rapid Response Team
Group responding to patient decline indications.
Cardiac Arrest
Heart stops beating effectively, requires immediate intervention.
Ventricular Fibrillation
Disorganized heart rhythm requiring defibrillation.
Epinephrine
Emergency medication for cardiac arrest and severe allergic reactions.
Cerebral Angiography
Imaging to visualize cerebral blood vessels and blood flow.
Health
State of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.
Wellness
Active process of becoming aware and making choices.
Modifiable Factors
Lifestyle choices that can be changed.
Nonmodifiable Factors
Factors that cannot be changed, like genetics.
Physical Environment
Access to healthcare, sanitation, and clean water.
Social Environment
, Influence of community support and safety.
Triage
Prioritization of patient treatment based on urgency.
ABCDE Principle
Assessment framework: Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure.
Level 1 Triage
Resuscitation; immediate life-saving interventions required.
Level 2 Triage
Emergent; requires quick intervention but not immediate.
Level 3 Triage
Urgent; treatment needed within a few hours.
Level 4 Triage
Less Urgent; can wait longer for treatment.
Level 5 Triage
Nonurgent; treatment can be delayed significantly.
Primary Survey
Rapid assessment for life-threatening conditions.
EEG
Electroencephalogram; records electrical activity of the brain.
ICP Monitoring
Monitors intracranial pressure by neurosurgeon.
Intraventricular Catheter
Fluid-filled catheter for drainage and monitoring.
Subarachnoid Screw
Hollow screw for ICP monitoring through burr hole.
Epidural Sensor
Fiber optic sensor for ICP measurement.
Normal ICP Range
Normal intracranial pressure is 10-15 mmHg.
Signs of Increased ICP
Irritability, headache, altered consciousness, abnormal pupils.
Lumbar Puncture
Procedure to withdraw cerebrospinal fluid for diagnosis.
Cannonball Position
Position for lumbar puncture to facilitate CSF withdrawal.
MRI Preparation
NPO for 4-8 hours, remove jewelry, assess allergies.
PET Scan
Nuclear medicine for 3D brain imaging and activity.
SPECT Scan
Functional imaging to assess regional brain metabolism.
X-ray
Imaging for fractures; contraindicated in pregnancy.
Pain Assessment
Evaluates location, quality, intensity, and impact of pain.
Nonpharm Pain Management
