ATI RN
ATI Nur 109 Med Surg Final Assessment 2025 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative. The nurse should base their pain management interventions primarily on which of the following methods of determining the intensity of the client's pain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Self-report is the most reliable indicator of pain intensity, as pain is a subjective experience best described by the client.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is educating a client about the wellness-illness continuum. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the concept?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The wellness-illness continuum accounts for multiple aspects of health, emphasizing that well-being is influenced by physical health, mental state, social interactions, and overall quality of life.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to communicate with a hearing-impaired client during a routine assessment. Which of the following strategies is most appropriate for ensuring effective communication with this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Written instructions help reinforce spoken communication, ensuring the client fully understands important details, especially for those with significant hearing loss.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is to start therapy with ibuprofen for hip pain. Which of the following information should the nurse provide about ibuprofen?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ibuprofen can cause gastrointestinal irritation, ulcers, and bleeding, especially with prolonged use. Taking it with food helps protect the stomach lining and reduces the risk of gastrointestinal side effects.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who received an opioid narcotic for incisional pain. Which of the following findings is the priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring oxygen saturation with pulse oximetry is the priority to detect early signs of respiratory depression, a serious complication of opioid use, and intervene promptly.