ATI RN
ATI nur 211 Med Surg Final Assessment 2025 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a postoperative client following a total knee replacement. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe to prevent the formulation of a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Enoxaparin is preferred for DVT prophylaxis post-orthopedic surgery due to its rapid onset and effectiveness.
Question 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is admitting a toddler who has respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Keeping a thermometer in the room prevents cross-contamination, as RSV is highly contagious.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving cisplatin for treatment of ovarian cancer. The client's most recent complete blood count (CBC) is shown in the table below. It is important for the nurse to consider which of the following for the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A WBC of 1,400/mm3 indicates severe neutropenia, increasing infection risk, a common effect of cisplatin.