ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 9 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to review discharge instructions with a client who reports having hearing loss. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Standing next to the client aids hearing and allows seeing facial expressions (
Choice
A). Guiding away from background noise reduces distractions (
Choice
B). Repeating misunderstood phrases ensures comprehension (
Choice
D). Braille is for visual impairment, not hearing loss; large font or visuals are more appropriate (
Choice
C).
Question 2 of 5
A client is diagnosed with a problem involving the inner ear. Which is the most common client complaint associated with a problem involving this part of the ear?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hearing loss is the most common complaint with inner ear problems, as the cochlea is responsible for hearing. Tinnitus is a symptom, pruritus relates to the outer ear, and muffled sounds indicate middle ear issues.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class about physiological changes to hearing in older adult clients. Which of the following should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Presbycusis, a common age-related hearing loss, results in a decreased ability to hear high-frequency sounds.
Question 4 of 5
A client arrives to the clinic after spending the day at the beach. She reports extreme pain and the nurse observes red skin on her face and upper body. There are no blisters present. What degree of burn has the client suffered?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: First degree burns affect only the epidermis, causing redness and pain without blisters, as described. Second degree burns cause blisters, third degree burns destroy all skin layers, and the burn can be classified based on the symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A client with red scaling papules on his elbows, knees, lower back, and scalp arrives to the clinic. Which of the following questions will the nurse include in her assessment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking if the lesions hurt helps assess pain and discomfort associated with psoriasis, which is indicated by red scaling papules.