ATI RN
physical assessment test bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
When a Medicare beneficiary with only traditional Part A and Part B coverage is admitted to the hospital, what will he or she have to pay out of pocket?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Medicare Part B requires the patient to pay 20% of hospital and physician fees.
Question 2 of 5
A 66-year-old man complains of nocturia (three to four times a night), hesitancy, and incomplete emptying of the bladder. Physical examination reveals an enlarged, nontender prostate, about 40 g in size without discrete nodules. Urinalysis reveals hematuria without leukocyte esterase. Upon further evaluation, the hematuria is attributed to his BPH. The patient declines surgical options at this time. Which of the following medications would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Doxazosin is an alpha-blocker that improves symptoms of BPH by relaxing smooth muscles in the prostate.
Question 3 of 5
Serotonin Syndrome is a potentially life-threatening condition associated with:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Serotonin syndrome occurs due to excessive serotonin levels.
Question 4 of 5
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 5 of 5
Which of the following best describes the role of manipulators in early X-ray technology?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Manipulators were crucial for properly positioning the X-ray tube and patients for accurate imaging in early X-ray technology.
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