ATI RN
ATI Nur 109 Med Surg Final Assessment 2025 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse educator is discussing National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG) at orientation for new nurse graduates. For each potential intervention aimed at addressing various National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG), click to specify which intervention is appropriate for each goal.
| Options | NPSG #2 Improve Staff Communication | NPSG #3 Use Medications Safely | NPSG #16 Improve Health Care Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use SBAR to report off shift to the oncoming nurse. | |||
| Upon admission, ask the client if they are taking over-the-counter supplements. | |||
| Ask your client if they are having any difficulty finding transportation to their medical appointments. | |||
| Sociodemographic characteristics such as. |
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: SBAR improves communication, asking about supplements ensures medication reconciliation, and addressing transportation barriers promotes health equity, all aligning with NPSG.
Question 3 of 5
A 49-year-old patient who reports pain in the foot that moves up along the calf says, 'My left foot feels like it is on fire.' The patient reports that the pain started yesterday, and they have no prior history of injury or falls. Which components of pain assessment has the patient reported?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The patient describes location ('left foot' and 'moves up along the calf'), quality ('feels like it is on fire'), and duration ('started yesterday'), which are key components of a pain assessment.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a terminal illness and is considering palliative care services. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Palliative care aims to improve comfort by managing pain, symptoms, and emotional distress, focusing on enhancing quality of life for those with serious illnesses.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who requests prescription pain medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing the pain, including its location, intensity, and characteristics, is the first priority. This ensures that the nurse administers the correct medication and dose while also identifying any potential complications, such as new or worsening pain that may indicate a serious condition.