ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Assessment Exam Midterm Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
During the physical examination of the mouth, the nurse identifies vesicular eruptions along the client's lips and surrounding skin. Which problem should the nurse document?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Herpes simplex virus (HSV) causes vesicular eruptions (cold sores) around the lips. Angular cheilitis involves corner-of-mouth inflammation, and angioedema causes swelling, not vesicles.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is planning to instruct a group of adolescents on ways to prevent traumatic brain injuries. What should be included in these instructions?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Nonslip shoes prevent falls, supervised gun use avoids shootings, seat belts reduce crash injuries, and avoiding risky activities like snowboarding without safety gear (e.g., helmets) lowers TBI risk.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
The student nurse is reviewing different types of health history. Which client situation would require an Emergency health history?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An emergency health history is needed for life-threatening conditions like hypotension, tachycardia, low SpO2, and a gunshot wound, guiding urgent treatment. Chronic illness, pregnancy, and frequent visits require comprehensive histories unless acutely worsened.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is performing a respiratory system physical examination. To assess the resonance of voice sounds heard during auscultation of the lungs, the nurse instructs the patient to say 'ee,' and if the sound is heard as 'ay,' this is known as:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Egophony occurs when 'ee' is heard as 'ay' during auscultation, indicating lung consolidation (e.g., pneumonia). Bronchovesicular sounds are normal, bronchophony involves louder voice sounds, and normal resonance is muffled.