ATI RN
ATI Medsurg Exam 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client at the clinic for an annual wellness physical denies experiencing any acute health problems. The nurse should utilize which open-ended general lead to begin the interview?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An open-ended question like 'How has your health been since your last visit?' encourages the client to share relevant health information without assumptions, unlike the other options.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is providing education about the correct use of an otoscope for an examination. Which statement made by the nurse indicates understanding regarding the use of the otoscope?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An otoscope directs light to visualize the ear canal and tympanic membrane, not the eye, sinuses, or tonsils.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for an older adult client in the emergency room diagnosed with dehydration after being found lying on the floor for 2 days. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse expect on a dehydrated client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dehydration causes dry mucous membranes and lips due to reduced fluid levels, unlike pale membranes, smooth lips, or white patches, which indicate other conditions.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing the quality of a client's pain. Which of the following should be the appropriate question by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking 'What does your pain feel like?' allows the client to describe pain quality comprehensively, unlike limiting or time-focused questions.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is performing an examination of the client's face. The nurse should recognize that which two of the salivary glands are accessible during facial examination?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The parotid and submandibular glands are palpable during facial examination, unlike sublingual or non-salivary glands like occipital.