ATI RN
ATI nur 211 Med Surg Final Assessment 2025 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning nutritional teaching for a client who is experiencing fatigue due to iron deficiency anemia. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend to the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Black beans are rich in iron, aiding in correcting iron deficiency anemia.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A client who has a history of myocardial infarction (MI) is prescribed aspirin 325 mg. The nurse recognizes that the aspirin is given due to which of the following actions of the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aspirin's antiplatelet action reduces clot formation, preventing recurrent MI.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has an absolute neutrophil count (ANC) less than 1,000/mm3. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Limiting visitors to healthy adults reduces infection risk in neutropenic clients, who are highly susceptible due to low ANC.
Extract:
Medical History
Nurses' Notes
75.year.old male who reports increased dyspnea x 4 days. Denies cough or fever.
Past medical history: Two pack a day smoker for 50 years. Diagnosed with lung cancer 4 years ago and treated. Over the last year has developed frequent pleural effusions treated with thoracentesis. Hypertension.
Surgical history: Right lower lobectomy 4 years ago. Left hernia repair 25 years ago.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for the client following a thoracentesis. Select the 3 findings that require immediate follow.up.
| Oxygen saturation of 95% |
| Heart rate 110/min and regular |
| Puncture site dry |
| Subcutaneous emphysema |
| Trachea midline |
| Decreased lung sounds |
Correct Answer: B,D,F
Rationale: Tachycardia, subcutaneous emphysema, and decreased lung sounds suggest complications like pneumothorax or respiratory distress, requiring immediate follow-up. Oxygen saturation of 95%, a dry puncture site, and midline trachea are not urgent.