ATI RN
ATI Custom Pediatrics Comprehensive Exam Questions
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Adolescent with lateral curvature of the spine
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A nurse is assisting with a routine physical examination of an adolescent. The provider observes a lateral curvature of the spine. The nurse should expect the provider to document which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Scoliosis. Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine, typically seen during adolescence. The provider would document scoliosis when observing this curvature. Lordosis (
A) is an inward curvature of the spine, commonly seen in the lower back, not lateral.
Torticollis (
B) is a condition where the neck muscles contract, causing the head to twist to one side. Kyphosis (
D) is an excessive outward curvature of the spine, often referred to as "hunchback." These conditions do not involve a lateral curvature like scoliosis does.
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