ATI RN
physical assessment test bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
Alpha-adrenergic blockers increase urine outflow in males by:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alpha-adrenergic blockers relax prostate smooth muscle to ease urination.
Question 2 of 5
What is the primary cause of hypovolemic shock?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypovolemic shock is primarily caused by blood or fluid loss, leading to insufficient circulating blood volume.
Question 3 of 5
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 4 of 5
A pediatric patient has areas of scaling on the scalp with round patches of alopecia. This clinical finding is consistent with:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tinea capitis is a fungal infection of the scalp causing patches of hair loss.
Question 5 of 5
Explain the significance of displacing the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle during a thyroid examination.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Displacing the SCM muscle gives better access to palpate the thyroid lobes during an examination.
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