ATI RN
ATI Nursing 137 Exam 3 Fall 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 60-year-old man has been told that he has benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). He expresses that his friend just died from prostate cancer and that he is concerned about dying from cancer. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: BPH is a non-cancerous hormonal condition, distinct from cancer, reassuring the client accurately. Other options misinform or misalign with BPH treatment.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is performing a physical assessment of the client's mandible and temporal bone. The nurse recognizes that the articulation of the mandible and the temporal bone is called?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects the mandible and temporal bone. The condyle is part of it, the zygomatic arch is unrelated, and foramen is spinal.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who reports cessation of menses. The nurse should document the cessation of menses in the client's record as:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Menopause is the cessation of menses. Salpingitis is tube inflammation, adnexa are uterine structures, and menarche is menstruation onset.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has difficulty swallowing medications and food. The nurse should recognize that the client is experiencing which of the following:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dysphagia is difficulty swallowing. Anorexia is appetite loss, aphasia is language impairment, and dysphasia overlaps but is less specific here.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is describing how to perform a testicular self-examination to a client. Which of the following should be the appropriate statement by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Noticing an enlarged testicle or lump is key for early detection, warranting a provider call. Weekly exams are excessive, and normal texture isn’t lumpy.