ATI RN
ATI Nur 109 Med Surg Final Assessment 2025 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a mental illness. Which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrates the ethical concept of autonomy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Supporting a competent client's decision to refuse medication respects their autonomy, the right to make personal healthcare choices.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is applying a cold compress for a client who has pain and minor swelling in a sutured laceration on the forearm. Which of the following assessments should the nurse use to determine whether the treatment is effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing the client's pain level before and after the intervention provides a direct measure of the effectiveness of the cold compress in relieving discomfort.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who reports acute pain. The nurse should anticipate which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acute pain has a sudden onset and is usually linked to an identifiable cause, such as surgery, injury, or infection. It serves as a protective mechanism, signaling the body to respond to potential harm.
Question 4 of 5
What is the most important action for the nurse to take when communicating with the client and family members at end of life?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Active listening fosters trust, emotional comfort, and dignity, addressing the emotional needs of the client and family at the end-of-life stage.
Extract:
Medical History
Mrs. Thompson is an 82-year-old woman who has been diagnosed with advanced metastatic cancer. She has been receiving palliative care to manage her symptoms and maintain comfort. Mrs. Thompson's condition has deteriorated over the past week, and she is now in the end- of-life stage. She has expressed her wishes for a peaceful, pain-free death and has designated her family members to make decisions on her behalf if she becomes unable to communicate.
Question 5 of 5
Mrs. Thompson is at high risk for developing [condition] evidenced by the client's [finding].
Correct Answer: C,F
Rationale: Mrs. Thompson's declining condition and decreased mobility put her at high risk for developing pressure sores due to limited movement, which reduces circulation to pressure points.