ATI RN
ATI nur 211 Med Surg Final Assessment 2025 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has septic shock about the development of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: DIC involves abnormal coagulation with fibrinogen consumption, leading to thrombosis and bleeding.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: DIC causes excessive thrombosis followed by bleeding due to consumption of clotting factors and platelets.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is educating clients about breast cancer at a community health event. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the training?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Invasive ductal carcinoma is the most common type of breast cancer, originating in the milk ducts.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has suspected cardiac tamponade. Which of the following diagnostic tests should the nurse anticipate the provider to order first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Echocardiogram is the first-line test for cardiac tamponade, visualizing pericardial effusion and cardiac compression.