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ATI Nursing 137 Exam 3 Fall 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client diagnosed with osteoporosis asks the nurse. "What is osteoporosis?" The nurse should provide which of the following explanations about osteoporosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: It is loss of bone density.
Rationale:
1. Osteoporosis is characterized by a decrease in bone density, leading to weakened bones.
2. This loss of bone density increases the risk of fractures and bone breaks.
3. Other choices are incorrect:
- B: Osteoporosis is not about new bone growth; it is about the weakening of existing bone.
- C: Inadequate calcium intake can contribute to osteoporosis but is not the sole cause.
- D: While menopausal women are at higher risk, osteoporosis can affect men and women of all ages.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse teaches a client that there are shock absorbers in the back to cushion the spine and to help it move. The client understands that which of the following is another name for shock absorbers:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Intervertebral disks. These disks act as shock absorbers between the vertebrae, cushioning the spine and helping it move. They are made of a tough outer layer called the annulus fibrosus and a gel-like inner core called the nucleus pulposus. The other choices are incorrect because: A. Vertebral column refers to the entire spine, not just the shock absorbers. C. Vertebral foramen is the opening through which the spinal cord passes, not related to shock absorption. D. Nucleus pulposus is part of the intervertebral disk, not another name for shock absorbers.
Question 3 of 5
A male client with possible fertility problems asks the nurse where sperm is produced. Which answer should the nurse give the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Testes. Sperm is produced in the testes through a process called spermatogenesis. The testes contain specialized structures called seminiferous tubules where sperm cells are formed. The other choices are incorrect because the vas deferens is a duct that carries sperm from the testes, the epididymis is a structure where sperm mature and are stored, and the prostate is a gland that produces seminal fluid, but none of these are sites of sperm production.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is educating a client about blood cell formation in the body. The nurse documents the education and refers to blood cell formation as?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Hematopoiesis. Hematopoiesis is the process of blood cell formation in the body, which occurs in the bone marrow. This term specifically refers to the production of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Hepatomegaly (
A) refers to liver enlargement, osteogenesis (
C) is the process of bone formation, and splenomegaly (
D) refers to spleen enlargement. These terms are not related to blood cell formation.
Question 5 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: The correct answer is D: menopause. Menopause is the natural process where a woman's menstrual periods stop permanently due to aging. Cessation of menses is a key characteristic of menopause. Salpingitis (
A) is inflammation of the fallopian tubes, adnexa (
B) refers to the accessory structures of the uterus, and menarche (
C) is the onset of menstruation in a young girl.
Therefore, these choices are incorrect as they do not relate to the cessation of menses.