NURS 1234 ATI MED-SURG PRACTICE 2019 (updated) –

Miami Dade College

ATI- MED SURG STUDY GUIDE

1. A patient informs the nurse that they are taking an OTC garlic supplement. What possible

effect does garlic have on the body?

Answer: Effects blood clotting increases risk of bleeding

2. A patient has a complete spinal cord injury at the third cervical vertebra. At what level would

you expect the patient to respond to light sensation?

Answer: DIAGRAM OF BODY with boxes that you must select to indicate the level. Top box

only. FACE

3. After placement of a permanent pacemaker what which would you report as a complication of

placement?

Answer: Hiccups (Pg. 325)

4. How to take off a condom

Answer: Take of off while penis is still erect

5. Ph of 7.30 paCO2 49 others WNL– what are they in?

Answer: Respiratory acidosis

6. Left sided weakness while using a cane – what is indicative of needing further teaching?

Answer: Puts cane on weak side (cane should be on stronger side)