ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Assessment Exam Midterm Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client has been receiving intravenous antibiotics (ototoxic) for several weeks. Which prevention strategy would be best for the nurse to recommend for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Formal hearing tests (audiometry) comprehensively detect ototoxicity-related hearing loss across frequencies, enabling early intervention. Rubbing fingers, tuning fork, and whisper tests are less sensitive and specific, missing subtle changes.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has hypothyroidism. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypothyroidism causes lethargy due to slowed metabolism from low thyroid hormone levels. Exophthalmos and weight loss are linked to hyperthyroidism, and photophobia is unrelated.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a 64-year-old African-American client who has jaundice. The patient has a past medical history of alcoholism and liver cirrhosis. Which of the following areas is the most reliable for the nurse to inspect for jaundice?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The sclera’s white background clearly shows yellowing (scleral icterus), making it the most reliable for jaundice, especially in darker skin. Conjunctiva, neck, and palms are less consistent due to external factors or pigmentation.
Question 4 of 5
What cranial nerve is responsible for the taste sensation of the posterior third of the tongue?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The glossopharyngeal nerve (IX) provides taste sensation to the posterior third of the tongue. The facial nerve (VII) covers the anterior two-thirds, abducens (VI) controls eye movement, and hypoglossal (XII) controls tongue movement.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to examine a client's mouth floor. To move the tongue to one side for this examination, which tool should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A gauze pad provides grip to safely move the tongue laterally for mouth floor examination. Penlights illuminate, gloves ensure hygiene, and tongue blades depress the tongue for throat inspection.