ATI RN
bates physical assessment test bank Questions
Question 1 of 9
A pregnant patient presents for a routine 16-week prenatal visit. Her BP has decreased from 119/78 mmHg at her 12-week visit to 110/69 mmHg. What hemodynamic factor accounts for the decrease in BP?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pregnancy typically leads to a decrease in systemic vascular resistance, which results in a lower blood pressure.
Question 2 of 9
A 75-year-old man presents with the chief concern, “I may have a bladder infection.” Further questioning reveals for several months he has been needing to void every couple of hours (can’t sit through a whole ball game), feels he must go as soon as he feels the urge (he tried putting it off and had urinary leakage), and is getting up two to three times at night to void. He denies delay in voiding or straining to initiate voiding, slow stream, feeling of incomplete emptying, or dribbling after completion of urination. He also denies dysuria and abdominal pain. Which of the following best describes the category or type of his lower urinary tract symptoms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Storage symptoms (irritative) include urgency, frequency, and nocturia, which are characteristic of overactive bladder.
Question 3 of 9
What is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis, as it rapidly reverses the effects of severe allergic reactions.
Question 4 of 9
Randall Johnson, an 80-year-old man with a history of high blood pressure and hypothyroidism, presents with ongoing dizziness. What is the most likely cause of his dizziness?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Orthostatic hypotension is the most likely cause of dizziness in this patient with high blood pressure and hypothyroidism.
Question 5 of 9
A 78-year-old male was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. He scored 23/30 on his Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and his clinical presentation is consistent with mild disease. Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of donepezil?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thrombocytopenia is not a common side effect of donepezil, while bradycardia, vivid dreams, and gastrointestinal distress are.
Question 6 of 9
How many chains of lymph nodes should be assessed during a clinical examination?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Seven chains of lymph nodes are typically assessed during a clinical examination, including cervical, axillary, and inguinal regions.
Question 7 of 9
A 67-year-old female with a history of congestive heart failure and myocardial infarction is admitted to the hospital because of increasing altered mental status and decreased arousal over the last week. Which one of the following features best distinguishes delirium from depression or dementia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inattention and waxing and waning of alertness are key features distinguishing delirium from depression or dementia.
Question 8 of 9
The nurse is assessing an older client who is at risk for falls. Which of the following should be prioritized in the care plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strengthening balance and improving mobility are essential in reducing the risk of falls in older adults.
Question 9 of 9
When treating a patient with asthma who is experiencing acute wheezing, which medication should be given to relieve the symptom?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Short-acting bronchodilators like albuterol are used for acute asthma relief.