ATI RN
ATI Nurse 142 Final Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse assesses the patient's visual acuity to be 20/25 using an eye chart. The patient asks what that means. Which of the following is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A visual acuity of 20/25 means the patient can read at 20 feet what a person with normal vision can read at 25 feet, indicating slightly below-average but normal-range vision.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse would document which of the following as objective data obtained during a patient assessment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Objective data are measurable and observable. Loss of hair on bilateral legs can be visually confirmed, making it objective. Reports of itching, pain, or numbness are subjective, relying on the patient's perception.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing the patient's range of motion. The nurse asks the patient to circumduct his arms. When the patient asks what this means, the nurse explains:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Circumduction is a movement that involves the circular rotation of a limb, such as an arm or leg, around a fixed point. When assessing the patient's range of motion, the nurse may ask the patient to perform circumduction of their arms to evaluate their ability to move their arms in a circular motion.
Question 4 of 5
A 70-year-old male complains of ringing in the ears. The nurse describes this as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tinnitus is the perception of sound, such as ringing, in the ears when no external sound is present. It can be caused by age-related hearing loss, loud noise exposure, ear infections, or other medical conditions. Xerostomia is dry mouth, myopia is nearsightedness, and anosmia is loss of smell.
Question 5 of 5
When assessing the patient's ability to perform rapid altering movements, the nurse is observing the:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The motor system controls voluntary movements, including rapid alternating movements like tapping fingers or rotating the wrist. Assessing these movements evaluates the coordination and integrity of the motor system, including muscles, nerves, and brain function.