ATI RN
ATI Nur 109 Med Surg Final Assessment 2025 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A community health nurse is researching social determinants of health in the differing populations they serve. The nurse should identify that which of the following factors place populations at the highest risk for negative health outcomes?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Poverty is one of the most significant social determinants of health, as it limits access to essential resources such as healthcare, nutritious food, safe housing, and education, leading to higher risks for chronic diseases and reduced life expectancy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client who speaks limited English and is scheduled for a surgical procedure. Which of the following guidelines should the nurse plan to use when selecting written educational materials for the client?
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Using pictures, culturally relevant materials, and materials in the client's language enhances comprehension and engagement for clients with limited English proficiency.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client 15 min after administering morphine sulfate 2 mg via IV push. The nurse should identify which of the following Findings as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 8 breaths per minute indicates respiratory depression, a serious adverse effect of morphine requiring immediate intervention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is educating a client about the wellness-illness continuum. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the concept?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The wellness-illness continuum accounts for multiple aspects of health, emphasizing that well-being is influenced by physical health, mental state, social interactions, and overall quality of life.
Extract:
Nurses Notes
Day 1 0930:
Client is sitting on side of bed with daughter at bedside. Client is tearful and states that they believe the diagnosis they received is incorrect and that lab results sent to their provider were not theirs.
Day 3 1130:
Client is in bed and struggling to prepare their breakfast tray. Client asks the nurse, "Why is this happening to me? I have always been healthy." The client refuses all medications and care. Provider notified.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse identifies that the client is currently in Kübler-Ross's [stage] of grief as evidenced by [finding].
Correct Answer: A,F
Rationale: The client's statement, 'Why is this happening to me? I have always been healthy,' reflects anger and a sense of injustice regarding their diagnosis, aligning with Kübler-Ross's anger stage of grief.