ATI RN
ATI nur 211 Med Surg Final Assessment 2025 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 12 hr postoperative and has a chest tube to a disposable waterseal drainage system with suction. The nurse should intervene for which of the following observations?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Continuous bubbling in the waterseal chamber indicates an air leak, requiring immediate intervention.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client following a thoracentesis. The nurse should identify which of the following manifestations as a complication and contact the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tachycardia may indicate serious complications like pneumothorax or hemorrhage, requiring immediate provider notification.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has atrial fibrillation and reports dizziness and palpitations. Which of the following should the nurse understand is the cause of these manifestations?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atrial fibrillation causes rapid, chaotic electrical signals, leading to irregular rhythm and symptoms like dizziness and palpitations.
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.