ATI RN
physical examination and health assessment test bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient has newly diagnosed hypothyroidism. What are the patient's TSH levels expected to be?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In hypothyroidism, TSH levels are elevated due to decreased thyroid hormone production.
Question 2 of 5
Which condition is best treated using alpha-adrenergic antagonist?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alpha-adrenergic antagonists are often used for overflow incontinence due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Question 3 of 5
Which assessment findings are NOT associated with pyloric stenosis in a 2-month-old infant?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A bloated and tense tympanic abdomen is not typically associated with pyloric stenosis.
Question 4 of 5
What is the most critical diagnosis to consider for a patient experiencing the worst headache of her life and presenting with a blood pressure of 200/110?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The worst headache of life with high blood pressure suggests a subarachnoid hemorrhage.
Question 5 of 5
Which one of the following is most true of the capacity to make medical decisions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decision-making capacity includes the ability to express a choice and to weigh options.
Similar Questions
Join Our Community Today!
Join Over 10,000+ nursing students using Nurselytic. Access Comprehensive study Guides curriculum for ATI-RN and 3000+ practice questions to help you pass your ATI-RN exam.
Subscribe for Unlimited Access