ATI RN
ATI nur 211 Med Surg Final Assessment 2025 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client who has a history of myocardial infarction (MI) is prescribed aspirin 325 mg. The nurse recognizes that the aspirin is given due to which of the following actions of the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aspirin's antiplatelet action reduces clot formation, preventing recurrent MI.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has a tracheostomy. After suctioning the tracheostomy, the nurse should use which of the following findings to determine that the procedure was effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clear breath sounds indicate successful removal of secretions, confirming effective suctioning.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). Which of the following manifestations is most appropriate for the nurse to monitor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ecchymosis is a key manifestation of ITP due to thrombocytopenia, increasing the risk of bruising and bleeding, which requires close monitoring.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 12 hr postoperative and has a chest tube to a disposable waterseal drainage system with suction. The nurse should intervene for which of the following observations?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Continuous bubbling in the waterseal chamber indicates an air leak, requiring immediate intervention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who just had a flexible bronchoscopy. Which of the following nursing actions is appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Withholding food and liquids until the gag reflex returns prevents aspiration due to temporary anesthesia-induced suppression of the gag reflex.