ATI RN
ATI Nursing 137 Exam 3 Fall 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client drove himself to the urgent care center for, "Legs that look like balloons and difficulty walking." The nurse assesses 4+ edema of both legs based upon which finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 4+ edema shows very deep, prolonged pitting, indicating severe fluid buildup, unlike lesser degrees of pitting.
Question 2 of 5
A client drove himself to the urgent care center for, "Legs that look like balloons and difficulty walking." The nurse assesses 4+ edema of both legs based upon which finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 4+ edema shows very deep, prolonged pitting, indicating severe fluid buildup, unlike lesser degrees of pitting.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A client states,I can hear a crunching or grating sound when I kneel and have difficulty getting out of bed in the morning because of pain and stiffness. Which of the following should the nurse expect as an assessment finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Crepitation is the audible grating from joint movement, common in osteoarthritis with pain and stiffness. Spurs, tendonitis, or fluid don’t typically crunch.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is concerned about sexual performance. A 70-year-old male client reported that he is concerned about declining sexual performance. The nurse is engaging in client education to explain internal causes of withdrawal from sexual activity later in life. Which of the following internal causes should the nurse discuss? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low testosterone, an internal factor, declines with age, affecting sexual function. Stress, substance use, and sleep have external influences.