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ATI nur 211 Med Surg Final Assessment 2025 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a postoperative client following a total knee replacement. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe to prevent the formulation of a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Enoxaparin is preferred for DVT prophylaxis post-orthopedic surgery due to its rapid onset and effectiveness.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has thrombophlebitis and is receiving a continuous heparin infusion. Which of the following medications should the nurse have available to reverse heparin's effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Protamine sulfate is the antidote for heparin, neutralizing its anticoagulant effects.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a tracheostomy. The client's partner has been taught to perform suctioning. Which of the following actions by the partner should indicate to the nurse a readiness for the client's discharge?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Independent performance of suctioning demonstrates the partner's ability to safely manage the client's airway at home.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has coronary artery disease. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching to explain the correlation between changes in the coronary arteries and manifestations that occur?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Narrowing of coronary arteries due to atherosclerosis reduces blood flow, causing ischemia and symptoms like angina.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has brain cancer and is undergoing radiation therapy. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Seizures are a critical emergency in brain cancer patients due to tumor-related irritation or radiation-induced swelling, requiring immediate intervention.