ATI RN
physical assessment test bank Questions
Question 1 of 9
A 70-year-old woman reports sexual pain with deep penetration only. What is the most likely cause of her problem?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vaginal atrophy due to hormonal changes is the most common cause of sexual pain in postmenopausal women.
Question 2 of 9
Which group of lymph nodes are located on the medial surface of the arm approximately 3 cm above the elbow?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The epitrochlear nodes are located near the elbow.
Question 3 of 9
Which agent is NOT useful in prophylactic treatment of migraine headaches?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sumatriptan is used to treat acute migraines, not for prevention.
Question 4 of 9
What aspects of sleep hygiene may make your facility more conducive for nighttime sleep?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Improving sleep hygiene by reducing environmental disturbances and creating a calm, quiet environment helps improve sleep quality for residents.
Question 5 of 9
A patient develops a cough secondary to an angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. The most appropriate statement related to ACE-I cough is that the cough typically:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: ACE inhibitor-related cough resolves after discontinuing the medication, typically within a few days to weeks.
Question 6 of 9
When ordering an oral diabetes medication for a 72-year-old patient with a recent history of decreased appetite and ongoing risk of hypoglycemia, the NP should prescribe:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Metformin is preferred in older adults and those with a risk of hypoglycemia.
Question 7 of 9
The US Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and the Centers for Disease Control currently recommend which one of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The CDC and ACIP recommend all older adults be immunized as described, including influenza and pneumococcal vaccines.
Question 8 of 9
Which of the following condition is NOT associated with the symptoms of hemoptysis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hemoptysis can be caused by pulmonary emboli, chronic bronchitis, or lung neoplasms but is not commonly associated with viral pneumonia.
Question 9 of 9
Alpha-adrenergic blockers increase urine outflow in males by:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alpha-adrenergic blockers relax prostate smooth muscle to ease urination.