ATI RN
Rn Vital Signs Assessment ATI Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a patient about proper foot care. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further instruction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: "I will soak my feet in hot water every evening." Soaking feet in hot water can lead to dryness, skin irritation, and potential burns. It is not recommended for foot care. A: Wearing cotton socks helps keep feet dry. B: Inspecting feet daily is important to identify any cuts or sores early. D: Trimming toenails straight across can help prevent ingrown nails. Overall, the incorrect choice (C) poses risks to foot health compared to the other options.
Question 2 of 5
A physical therapist employed by a home health care agency knocks on the door of a patient that has a scheduled therapy session. After waiting several minutes, the therapist concludes the patient is not at home. The MOST appropriate therapist action is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Contact the patient and reschedule. This is the most appropriate action because it allows for communication with the patient to confirm their absence and to reschedule the therapy session. It shows professionalism, concern for the patient's well-being, and ensures continuity of care. Choice B (Notify the patient's insurance provider) is incorrect as it does not address the immediate need to reschedule the therapy session. Choice C (Notify the referring physician) is also incorrect as the therapist should first attempt to directly contact the patient. Choice D (Discharge the patient from physical therapy) is not appropriate without attempting to contact the patient first and providing an opportunity to reschedule.
Question 3 of 5
A physical therapist examines the lymph nodes of a 62-year-old male diagnosed with lymphoma. Which of the following is the therapist MOST likely to observe?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Hard, nontender, and immobile lymph nodes. In lymphoma, lymph nodes often become enlarged due to cancerous cell growth, leading to hard consistency. The lack of tenderness is typical in lymphoma, unlike infections. Immobility indicates infiltration of cancer cells disrupting normal node movement. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not align with the typical characteristics of lymphoma presentation, which involves hard, nontender, and immobile lymph nodes.
Question 4 of 5
A physical therapist prepares to perform manual muscle testing on a patient with suspected quadriceps weakness. Which patient position would BEST isolate this muscle group?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D, sitting. Sitting position isolates quadriceps as it eliminates involvement of other muscle groups. In sitting, gravity minimally affects the quadriceps, allowing for accurate testing. Side-lying (A) engages hip abductors, supine (B) involves hip flexors, and prone (C) activates hip extensors, interfering with accurate quadriceps testing.
Question 5 of 5
A patient recovering from a stroke demonstrates neglect on the left side. Which intervention is MOST appropriate to address this deficit?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Encourage scanning to the left side. This intervention is appropriate because it helps the patient actively engage in exploring their neglected side, promoting awareness and attention to that side. By encouraging scanning to the left, the patient can improve their ability to attend to and interact with stimuli on the neglected side. A: Position objects on the unaffected side does not actively engage the patient in addressing the neglect on the left side. C: Providing verbal cues to the right side may not effectively stimulate the neglected side and may not promote active engagement. D: Focusing therapy on the unaffected side does not directly address the neglect on the left side and may not lead to improvement in neglect symptoms.