ATI RN
ATI Medsurg Exam 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with emphysema and bronchitis. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as an expected finding for a client diagnosed with emphysema and bronchitis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clubbing of the nails is a common finding in chronic respiratory conditions like emphysema and bronchitis due to hypoxia.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is nearing the end of an interview with a client. Which of the following should be an appropriate statement by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking if the client has more to mention ensures all concerns are addressed, promoting thorough communication.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is unable to Identify any changes in sound when percussing over the abdomen of an obese client. Which of the following is the next action the nurse should take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increasing percussion strength helps elicit sounds in obese clients with more adipose tissue, ensuring accurate assessment.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reviewing concepts of cultural pain. Which statement by the nurse is accurate regarding a client's expression of pain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pain expression varies due to cultural, social, and individual factors, not just biology or tissue injury, acknowledging diverse pain responses.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is performing an assessment on a client. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the client's history?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Subjective data, like a reported breast lump, belongs in the client's history, unlike objective findings like edema or pulse rate.