ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Health Assesment Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client complains of excessive tearing of the eyes. Which assessment would the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Excessive tearing, or epiphora, can result from an obstruction in the nasolacrimal duct, which drains tears from the eye into the nasal cavity. By assessing the nasolacrimal sac, the nurse can determine if there is any blockage or infection causing the excessive tearing.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Which risk factor for traumatic brain injury (TBI) should a nurse include in a discussion about prevention for a group of adolescents?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adolescents are particularly susceptible to TBIs due to their frequent involvement in contact sports like football, soccer, and hockey, as well as risky behaviors associated with driving. These activities are leading causes of TBIs in this age group.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has myxedema. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Myxedema, a severe form of hypothyroidism, is characterized by facial and peripheral edema due to mucopolysaccharide accumulation in tissues.
Question 5 of 5
A client complains of excessive tearing of the eyes. Which assessment would the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Excessive tearing, or epiphora, can result from an obstruction in the nasolacrimal duct, which drains tears from the eye into the nasal cavity. By assessing the nasolacrimal sac, the nurse can determine if there is any blockage or infection causing the excessive tearing.