ATI RN
ATI Nursing 137 Exam 3 Fall 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
The nurse is taking a health history from a client. The client tells the nurse that. "It feels like the room is spinning." How should the nurse document this finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Vertigo. Vertigo is a specific sensation of spinning or movement when there is no actual movement. The term "feels like the room is spinning" is characteristic of vertigo. Seizure activity (
B) presents with abnormal electrical activity in the brain, not a sensation of spinning. Dizziness (
C) is a vague term that can encompass various sensations, not specific to spinning. Syncope (
D) refers to a temporary loss of consciousness due to decreased blood flow to the brain, not a sensation of spinning.
Question 3 of 5
A client reports pain in the left wrist after falling while playing basketball. After assessing the wrist,which of the following assessment finding would make the nurse suspect a fracture?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Sharp pain that increases with movement. This finding suggests a possible fracture because sharp pain that worsens with movement is characteristic of bone injury. Fractures typically cause sharp, localized pain that is aggravated by movement or pressure on the affected area. In contrast, choices A and B describe dull types of pain, which are less indicative of fractures.
Choice D mentions deep pain, which is not specific to bone injuries. The presence of sharp pain that increases with movement is a key red flag for a possible fracture, prompting further evaluation and imaging to confirm the diagnosis.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is performing an assessment and finds that the client has a non-tarry and black stool. Which of the following subjective data should the nurse document as normal findings consistent with non-tarry black stool?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because eating red meat can cause the stool to appear non-tarry and black due to the breakdown of the heme in the meat during digestion. This is known as pseudomelena.
Choice A, taking an iron supplement, typically results in tarry stools.
Choice B, dry heaves, is not directly related to stool color.
Choice D, loss of appetite, is also unrelated to stool color changes. It is essential for the nurse to document this finding as normal to prevent unnecessary concern or interventions.
Question 5 of 5
An adolescent male is brought to the emergency department with complaints of excruciating pain in his left testicle. Which of the following should be the priority action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Complete an assessment and notify the emergency department physician immediately. This is the priority action because the excruciating pain in the left testicle could be indicative of a serious condition like testicular torsion, which requires urgent medical attention to prevent tissue damage and loss of the testicle. Performing a comprehensive assessment will help gather essential information for the physician to make an accurate diagnosis and provide timely treatment. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not address the urgency of the situation and do not prioritize the patient's immediate medical needs.