ATI RN
ATI Medsurg Exam 5 Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is performing care on a client. The nurse should recognize which of the following as a description of the pulse pressure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulse pressure is the numerical difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure, expressed in mmHg. It reflects cardiovascular dynamics, including stroke volume and arterial compliance, not vasoconstriction, blood viscosity, or systolic pressure alone.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to assess the blood pressure on a client. Which of the following should be the appropriate guidelines when selecting the correct blood pressure cuff size?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The cuff's rubber bladder width should be approximately 40% of the arm circumference to ensure accurate blood pressure measurement. Incorrect cuff sizes can lead to false readings.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is performing a functional assessment on a 57-year-old client diagnosed with advanced Chronic Obstructed Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Which of the following should be the appropriate question by the nurse when performing a functional assessment on a client diagnosed with COPD?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A functional assessment evaluates a client's ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs). Asking about bathing assesses an ADL impacted by COPD, unlike questions about dentures, bowel movements, or swallowing.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is performing a physical assessment on a client. Which of the following techniques should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inspection is the first step in a physical assessment, involving visual examination to identify abnormalities, followed by palpation, percussion, and auscultation.
Question 5 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.