ATI RN
physical assessment test bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
You are treating a female patient whose chief complaint is lower abdominal pain and are now taking the SAMPLE history. Which question is BEST for determining the patient's last oral intake?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Explain the significance of displacing the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle during a thyroid examination.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
What is the primary cause of hypovolemic shock?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
An older client with heart failure presents with weight gain and edema. Which nursing intervention should be prioritized?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a 72-year-old client with shortness of breath and fatigue. Which condition is most likely based on the client's history?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.