ATI RN
ATI Medsurg Exam 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is performing a review of systems on a client. The nurse recognizes that the purpose of the review of systems in a health history is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The review of systems collects subjective data on each body system to evaluate health status, not to document specific problems or objective findings.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client's pain. The nurse should recognize which of the following is the most reliable indicator of pain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client's subjective report is the most reliable pain indicator, as pain is a personal experience, unlike vital signs or nurse intuition.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a group of clients about taboos in cultural practices. Which statement made by a client indicates understanding about the concept of taboos in cultural practices?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Refusing blood products reflects a cultural taboo, unlike beliefs about illness or prayer, which are not necessarily prohibited practices.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse recognizes that the client's record, laboratory studies, objective data, and subjective data combine to form which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The database compiles all client health data, including records, labs, and subjective/objective findings, for comprehensive care planning.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client in the emergency department who complains of acute pain in the abdomen. Which of the following should be the priority action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing the type and cause of abdominal pain is the priority to guide appropriate treatment, avoiding premature medication or delays.