ATI RN
ATI Nur 109 Med Surg Final Assessment 2025 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client's spiritual and religious needs as part of their holistic care plan. The nurse wants to ensure they understand the differences between religion and spirituality to provide appropriate support. Which of the following statements best describes the difference between religion and spirituality?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Religion involves structured practices and community, while spirituality is a broader, personal experience of meaning and connection, which may or may not involve religion.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a child who has a diagnosis of metastatic brain cancer. The father states 'I can't believe this is happening to us, I feel numb.' Which of the following nursing interventions by the nurse is the first priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encouraging the family to express their emotions helps them begin processing their grief and provides emotional support during a difficult time. Active listening and validating their feelings are essential first steps in therapeutic communication.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is to start therapy with ibuprofen for hip pain. Which of the following information should the nurse provide about ibuprofen?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ibuprofen can cause gastrointestinal irritation, ulcers, and bleeding, especially with prolonged use. Taking it with food helps protect the stomach lining and reduces the risk of gastrointestinal side effects.
Question 4 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 5 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.