ATI RN
ATI nur 211 Med Surg Final Assessment 2025 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a chest tube connected to a closed drainage system and needs to be transported to the xray department. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keeping the drainage system below chest level prevents backflow and maintains proper function.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The nurse should identify that which of the following conditions is the most common cause of ARDS?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sepsis is the leading cause of ARDS due to its systemic inflammatory response, causing alveolar damage and pulmonary edema.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has active tuberculosis to a room on a medicalsurgical unit. Which of the following room assignments should the nurse make for the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A negative-pressure room with outdoor exhaust is required for airborne precautions in active TB.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is obtaining a health history from a client. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as possible risk factors for iron deficiency anemia? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Gastric bypass, GI cancer treatment, processed food diet, and ulcerative colitis increase the risk of iron deficiency anemia due to malabsorption, bleeding, or poor iron intake.
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.