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FORM A ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
FORM B ................................................................................................................................................................................... 152
FORM C .............................................................................................................................................................................. 256
FORM A RETAKE .......................................................................................................................................................................... 256
FORM B RETAKE ..................................................................................................................................................................... 267
FORM C RETAKE ............................................................................................................................................................... 395
ATI Medical-Surgical (Adult Health) Proctored MOST TESTED FROM PAST PAPERS .............................................................................. 519
FORM A
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, ANS: B
EXPERT RATIONALE: The clinical presentation (hypotension, tachycardia, cool clammy skin,
decreased urine output, altered mental status) indicates cardiogenic shock secondary to acute
decompensated heart failure. The elevated BNP, bilateral crackles, S3 heart sound, and JVD
confirm heart failure. The priority is preparing for vasopressor therapy to support blood
pressure and mechanical ventilation to support oxygenation and reduce work of breathing.
Option A is incorrect because while COPD exacerbation may be present, the hypotension,
elevated BNP, and heart failure signs indicate cardiogenic shock as the primary problem. Option
C is incorrect because while PE can cause similar symptoms, the elevated BNP, bilateral crackles,
and heart failure history point to cardiogenic shock. Option D is incorrect because ARDS
typically presents with different ABG patterns and doesn't explain the elevated BNP and heart
failure signs. Cardiogenic shock requires immediate hemodynamic support.
FORM A ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
FORM B ................................................................................................................................................................................... 152
FORM C .............................................................................................................................................................................. 256
FORM A RETAKE .......................................................................................................................................................................... 256
FORM B RETAKE ..................................................................................................................................................................... 267
FORM C RETAKE ............................................................................................................................................................... 395
ATI Medical-Surgical (Adult Health) Proctored MOST TESTED FROM PAST PAPERS .............................................................................. 519
FORM A
,
, ANS: B
EXPERT RATIONALE: The clinical presentation (hypotension, tachycardia, cool clammy skin,
decreased urine output, altered mental status) indicates cardiogenic shock secondary to acute
decompensated heart failure. The elevated BNP, bilateral crackles, S3 heart sound, and JVD
confirm heart failure. The priority is preparing for vasopressor therapy to support blood
pressure and mechanical ventilation to support oxygenation and reduce work of breathing.
Option A is incorrect because while COPD exacerbation may be present, the hypotension,
elevated BNP, and heart failure signs indicate cardiogenic shock as the primary problem. Option
C is incorrect because while PE can cause similar symptoms, the elevated BNP, bilateral crackles,
and heart failure history point to cardiogenic shock. Option D is incorrect because ARDS
typically presents with different ABG patterns and doesn't explain the elevated BNP and heart
failure signs. Cardiogenic shock requires immediate hemodynamic support.
