ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Health Assesment Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 75-year-old male who is a chronic alcoholic present to the medical office for his annual wellness visit. How would describe the findings found in photo?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The yellow discoloration of the skin and sclera in the photo indicates jaundice, commonly associated with liver dysfunction in chronic alcoholics.
Question 2 of 5
When the nurse is preparing to assess the thyroid gland of a client with suspected hypothyroidism, why is it important to bring a cup of water to the physical examination?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Having the client drink water allows the nurse to observe the thyroid gland's movement during swallowing, aiding in detecting abnormalities like goiters.
Question 3 of 5
An overweight African-American female client with a diagnosis of hypothyroidism asks the nurse why she has begun to gain body weight. Which is the best explanation the Medical Surgical nurse can provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypothyroidism leads to a decrease in the production of thyroid hormones, which are critical in regulating metabolism. With lower levels of these hormones, the body's metabolic rate decreases, resulting in reduced calorie burning and subsequent weight gain. This explanation directly addresses the underlying cause of weight gain in hypothyroidism.
Question 4 of 5
A patient is diagnosed with Homonymous Hemianopsia. The nurse expects to find what defects in the visual field of this patient:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Homonymous hemianopsia is a condition where there is a loss of vision in the same side of the visual field in both eyes. This occurs due to damage to the visual pathways after the optic chiasm, often from a stroke or brain injury, resulting in the loss of either the right or left visual field in both eyes.
Question 5 of 5
In which disease process should a nurse expect to see a client with the presence of pitting edema?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pitting edema is commonly seen in liver disease, especially in conditions like cirrhosis. Liver disease can lead to hypoalbuminemia, where low levels of albumin in the blood cause fluid to leak into the interstitial spaces, resulting in edema. Additionally, liver disease often leads to portal hypertension, which can also contribute to the development of edema.