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 pneumonia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote thinning of respiratory secretions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increased fluid intake thins respiratory secretions, facilitating airway clearance in pneumonia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has a tracheostomy. After suctioning the tracheostomy, the nurse should use which of the following findings to determine that the procedure was effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clear breath sounds indicate successful removal of secretions, confirming effective suctioning.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a possible abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Which of the following is an early manifestation of an AAA?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lower back or groin pain is an early sign of AAA due to pressure on surrounding structures.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who just had a flexible bronchoscopy. Which of the following nursing actions is appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Withholding food and liquids until the gag reflex returns prevents aspiration due to temporary anesthesia-induced suppression of the gag reflex.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the CBC findings for a female client who is receiving combination chemotherapy for breast cancer. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A WBC of 2300/mm3 indicates severe neutropenia, increasing infection risk, which requires immediate reporting.