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ATI nur 211 Med Surg Final Assessment 2025 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The client tells the nurse, 'I can feel the congestion in my lungs, and I certainly cough a lot, but I can't seem to bring anything up.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take to help this client with tenacious bronchial secretions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hydration thins bronchial secretions, aiding expectoration in COPD patients.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using an electric razor reduces the risk of cuts and bleeding, a key precaution for warfarin patients.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). Which of the following manifestations is most appropriate for the nurse to monitor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ecchymosis is a key manifestation of ITP due to thrombocytopenia, increasing the risk of bruising and bleeding, which requires close monitoring.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: DIC causes excessive thrombosis followed by bleeding due to consumption of clotting factors and platelets.