ATI RN
ATI Nursing 137 Exam 3 Fall 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
During an abdominal assessment,the nurse elicits tenderness on light palpation in the right lower quadrant. The nurse recognizes that this finding could indicate a problem with which organ?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Right lower quadrant tenderness suggests appendicitis. Sigmoid (left), liver (upper right), and gallbladder (upper right) are elsewhere.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is providing health promotion teaching to a group of clients. The nurse should include in her teaching which of the following populations has a greater risk factor for osteoporosis.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Postmenopausal Caucasian women have a higher risk due to hormonal changes after menopause, leading to decreased bone density. African Americans and Asian men typically have higher bone density, while American Indians are not typically the highest-risk group.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is describing how to perform a testicular self-examination to a client. Which of the following should be the appropriate statement by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Noticing an enlarged testicle or lump is key for early detection, warranting a provider call. Weekly exams are excessive, and normal texture isn’t lumpy.
Question 4 of 5
A client tells the nurse about being very unsteady and has difficulty in maintaining balance. The nurses recognize which area of the brain is involved and require further assessment.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The cerebellum governs coordination and balance; deficits here cause unsteadiness, unlike the brainstem (vital functions), extrapyramidal tract (motor control), or thalamus (sensory relay).
Question 5 of 5
A client reports pain in the left wrist after falling while playing basketball. After assessing the wrist,which of the following assessment finding would make the nurse suspect a fracture?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sharp pain that worsens with movement is a common fracture sign due to bone movement, unlike dull pain or aches which suggest strain or other issues.