ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Assessment Exam Midterm Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client has arrived at the clinic for a routine physical examination. Prior to assessing the client's blood pressure, what should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sitting quietly for 5 minutes stabilizes heart rate and blood pressure for accurate measurement. Below-waist arm positioning raises readings, radial pulse palpation is unnecessary, and clothing interferes with cuff placement.
Question 2 of 5
While conducting the health assessment, the nurse instructs the client about secondary prevention activities. What information did the nurse most likely provide to this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Secondary prevention involves early detection, like regular mammogram screenings to identify breast cancer early. Immunizations and seat belts are primary prevention, and vision exams are less specific unless detecting early disease.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse working in an ophthalmology clinic is preparing to assess a patient's near vision. Which piece of equipment would the nurse use for this assessment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A magazine with varied print sizes is practical for assessing near vision informally, mimicking everyday reading. Ophthalmoscopes examine the retina, Snellen charts test distance vision, and penlights assess pupillary reflexes.
Question 4 of 5
The student nurse is reviewing different types of health history. Which client situation would require an Emergency health history?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An emergency health history is needed for life-threatening conditions like hypotension, tachycardia, low SpO2, and a gunshot wound, guiding urgent treatment. Chronic illness, pregnancy, and frequent visits require comprehensive histories unless acutely worsened.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse read the patient's health history and noted cranial nerve III oculomotor paralysis. Which of the following would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oculomotor nerve (III) paralysis causes ptosis (eyelid drooping) and absent pupillary constriction due to loss of levator palpebrae and iris muscle control. Lateral eye movement is controlled by cranial nerve VI, myopia is a refractive error, and normal movement is impossible.