ATI RN
ATI Nur 109 Med Surg Final Assessment 2025 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a child who has a diagnosis of metastatic brain cancer. The father states 'I can't believe this is happening to us, I feel numb.' Which of the following nursing interventions by the nurse is the first priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encouraging the family to express their emotions helps them begin processing their grief and provides emotional support during a difficult time. Active listening and validating their feelings are essential first steps in therapeutic communication.
Question 2 of 5
A correctional nurse is caring for a client who was recently injured in the facility. The client is complaining of pain but is not due to receive any more pain medication for a while. Which of the following interventions could the nurse include to achieve the goal of pain relief?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Distraction techniques, such as watching TV, are effective non-pharmacological pain management strategies. These methods help shift the client's focus away from the pain and can provide temporary relief until the next dose of medication is due.
Question 3 of 5
A 49-year-old patient who reports pain in the foot that moves up along the calf says, 'My left foot feels like it is on fire.' The patient reports that the pain started yesterday, and they have no prior history of injury or falls. Which components of pain assessment has the patient reported?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The patient describes location ('left foot' and 'moves up along the calf'), quality ('feels like it is on fire'), and duration ('started yesterday'), which are key components of a pain assessment.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class about the physical manifestations of grief. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Difficulty sleeping is a common physical manifestation of grief. Emotional distress, anxiety, and sadness can interfere with sleep patterns, leading to trouble falling asleep, frequent awakenings, or non-restorative sleep.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is educating a group of clients about complementary and integrative therapies. Which of the following statements about these therapies are accurate?
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: The accurate statements describe the role of complementary therapies in supporting conventional treatments, the nature of acupuncture and yoga, and the potential risks of herbal supplements.