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ATI Fundamentals Assessment Exam Midterm Questions
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A nurse prepares an educational session on the importance of oral hygiene. Which teaching tip should be included in the section about preventing gingivitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Well-fitted dental restorations prevent plaque and bacteria buildup, reducing gingivitis risk. Firm toothbrushes damage gums, frequent gentle brushing is safe, and flossing despite bleeding removes plaque causing inflammation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has hypothyroidism. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypothyroidism causes weight gain due to slowed metabolism from low thyroid hormones. Palpitations, diaphoresis, and exophthalmos are associated with hyperthyroidism.
Question 3 of 5
When conducting a physical examination of a client with generalized muscle weakness, which of the following is the PRIORITY for the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Limiting position changes prevents fatigue and injury in clients with muscle weakness, prioritizing safety. Draping ensures privacy, hand-washing and stethoscope cleaning prevent infection, but these are secondary to client safety.
Question 4 of 5
During a comprehensive health history, a client reports coming into the hospital because he 'feels like an elephant is sitting on his chest.' The nurse will document this information in which of the following sections?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Chief Complaint captures the primary reason for the visit in the patient’s words, like 'feels like an elephant is sitting on his chest,' indicating chest pain. Family History covers hereditary diseases, Past Medical History details prior health, and Present Illness elaborates on the complaint.
Question 5 of 5
A client describes a 3-week history of hoarseness. The client also reports feeling fatigue and noticeable weight gain over the past month. Which cause should the nurse consider as most likely?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypothyroidism causes hoarseness (vocal cord effects), fatigue, and weight gain due to slowed metabolism. Gingivitis affects gums, aphthous ulcers cause mouth sores, and dysphagia involves swallowing difficulty, none matching all symptoms.