ATI RN
ATI Medsurg Exam 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
During the aging process, the hair changes and can look gray or white and begin to feel thin and fine. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as the cause for hair changes during the aging process?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decreased melanocyte function reduces melanin, causing gray or white hair, unlike vascularity, cutaneous cells, or adipose tissue.
Question 2 of 5
A client at the clinic for an annual wellness physical denies experiencing any acute health problems. The nurse should utilize which open-ended general lead to begin the interview?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An open-ended question like 'How has your health been since your last visit?' encourages the client to share relevant health information without assumptions, unlike the other options.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a group of clients about taboos in cultural practices. Which statement made by a client indicates understanding about the concept of taboos in cultural practices?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Refusing blood products reflects a cultural taboo, unlike beliefs about illness or prayer, which are not necessarily prohibited practices.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client in the emergency department who complains of acute pain in the abdomen. Which of the following should be the priority action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing the type and cause of abdominal pain is the priority to guide appropriate treatment, avoiding premature medication or delays.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing the intensity of a client's pain. Which of the following should be the appropriate question by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking 'How much pain do you have now?' directly assesses pain intensity, unlike questions about function, quality, or aggravating factors.