ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Health Assesment Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An overweight African-American female client with a diagnosis of hypothyroidism asks the nurse why she has begun to gain body weight. Which is the best explanation the Medical Surgical nurse can provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypothyroidism leads to a decrease in the production of thyroid hormones, which are critical in regulating metabolism. With lower levels of these hormones, the body's metabolic rate decreases, resulting in reduced calorie burning and subsequent weight gain. This explanation directly addresses the underlying cause of weight gain in hypothyroidism.
Question 2 of 5
A 57-year-old client reports, 'I am having the worst headache I have ever experienced.' Which action/Priority should the nurse perform next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing the client's blood pressure is a critical initial action. A severe headache can be a symptom of hypertensive crisis, stroke, or other serious conditions. High blood pressure could provide an immediate clue to the severity and cause of the headache, allowing for quicker intervention.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is doing a focus assessment on a 25-year-old college student who presented to the clinic secondary to fever and lethargy. When recording the findings of the lymph glands, a nurse should note all except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Color is not typically assessed for lymph nodes, as they are internal and not visible without invasive procedures; size, consistency, and shape are key.
Question 4 of 5
A 75-year-old male who is a chronic alcoholic present to the medical office for his annual wellness visit. How would describe the findings found in photo?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The yellow discoloration of the skin and sclera in the photo indicates jaundice, commonly associated with liver dysfunction in chronic alcoholics.
Question 5 of 5
During a health history, a 48-year-old client states, 'I've noticed that I need to hold my newspaper farther away so that I can read it.' Which of the following would the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Presbyopia is an age-related condition where the lens of the eye loses elasticity, making it harder to focus on close objects. This condition typically begins to affect individuals around the age of 40, causing them to hold reading materials farther away to see them clearly.