ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Assessment Exam Midterm Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
During a health history assessment, where is the symptoms description/narrative typically documented?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The History of Present Illness (HPI) documents the detailed narrative of symptoms, including onset, manifestations, and treatments. The Chief Complaint is a brief symptom statement, Review of Systems covers all body systems, and Past Medical History details prior health issues.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is performing a respiratory physical examination on a healthy patient. When performing the percussion physical assessment technique, the lung percussion note should be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Resonance is the normal percussion note over healthy, air-filled lungs, indicating air transmission. Tympanic notes suggest hollow structures, flat notes dense tissues, and dullness fluid or solid masses.
Question 3 of 5
During a health history assessment, where is the symptoms description/narrative typically documented?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The History of Present Illness (HPI) documents the detailed narrative of symptoms, including onset, manifestations, and treatments. The Chief Complaint is a brief symptom statement, Review of Systems covers all body systems, and Past Medical History details prior health issues.
Question 4 of 5
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 5 of 5
A client reports experiencing chronic headaches after a recent upper respiratory tract infection. On physical examination, the nurse notes tenderness when palpating over the sinuses. Which condition is likely?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acute bacterial sinusitis, often following a viral infection, causes sinus tenderness and headaches due to inflammation and mucus buildup. Rhinitis medicamentosa involves nasal congestion, epistaxis is nosebleeds, and allergic rhinitis causes sneezing and itching, not primarily sinus tenderness.