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ATI Fundamentals Assessment Exam Midterm Questions
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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 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse prepares an educational session on the importance of oral hygiene. Which teaching tip should be included in the section about preventing gingivitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Well-fitted dental restorations prevent plaque and bacteria buildup, reducing gingivitis risk. Firm toothbrushes damage gums, frequent gentle brushing is safe, and flossing despite bleeding removes plaque causing inflammation.
Question 4 of 5
When asked to assess an area of broken skin on an older adult client in a long-term care facility, the nurse notes a break in the skin with erythema and a small amount of serosanguineous drainage over the sacrum. The area appears blister-like. The nurse would interpret this finding as indicating which stage of pressure ulcer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stage II pressure ulcers involve partial-thickness skin loss, presenting as a shallow ulcer or blister with a red-pink wound bed, matching the description of erythema, serosanguineous drainage, and a blister-like appearance. Stage I has intact skin with non-blanchable redness, Stage III extends to subcutaneous tissue with a crater-like appearance, and Stage IV involves full-thickness loss with exposed bone or muscle.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse educator is presenting at a continuing education seminar for nurses. As part of his presentation, he is emphasizing the prevention of skin breakdown in immobile patients who have suffered from a stroke. The level of prevention being discussed by the nurse educator is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tertiary prevention manages existing conditions like stroke to prevent complications such as skin breakdown through repositioning and skin care. Educational prevention isn’t a category, secondary involves early detection, and primary prevents stroke onset.