ATI RN
ATI Nursing 137 Exam 3 Fall 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has lactose intolerance. Which of the following will the nurse recognize as clinical findings associated with lactose intolerance? Select all that apply:
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Abdominal distention, diarrhea, and flatus result from gas and undigested lactose fermentation. Visible peristalsis and hypoactive sounds are unrelated.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
The nurse tests the function of Cranial Nerve XI while performing a physical examination on a client. Which statement best describes the response the nurse should expect if Cranial Nerve XI is intact?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: CN XI (accessory) controls head and shoulder movement against resistance.
Tongue, eye, and hearing tests assess other nerves.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client's cranial nerves. Which of the following methods should the nurse use to assess cranial nerve II?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: CN II (optic) governs vision; a Snellen chart tests acuity. Speech, smell, and teeth clenching assess other nerves.
Question 5 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.