ATI RN
ATI Medsurg Exam 5 Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing the lymph nodes on a healthy older adult client. Which of the following should the nurse expect as a normal assessment finding of lymph nodes in a healthy older adult client? The lymph nodes are:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nonpalpable lymph nodes are normal in healthy older adults, indicating no enlargement or abnormality, unlike fixed or large nodes.
Question 2 of 5
A client at the clinic for an annual wellness physical denies experiencing any acute health problems. The nurse should utilize which open-ended general lead to begin the interview?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An open-ended question like 'How has your health been since your last visit?' encourages the client to share relevant health information without assumptions, unlike the other options.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is performing an assessment on a client. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the client's history?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Subjective data, like a reported breast lump, belongs in the client's history, unlike objective findings like edema or pulse rate.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is unable to Identify any changes in sound when percussing over the abdomen of an obese client. Which of the following is the next action the nurse should take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increasing percussion strength helps elicit sounds in obese clients with more adipose tissue, ensuring accurate assessment.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is examining a client's lower leg and notices a draining ulcer. Which of the following should be the appropriate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Washing hands and wearing gloves before examining the ulcer ensures infection control and safe assessment, prioritizing patient safety.