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ATI Fundamentals Assessment Exam Midterm Questions
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Prior to completing the physical examination of a patient post motor vehicle crash, the ER nurse determines that the client is awake, alert, and oriented. This information would be important for which part of the general survey?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Being awake, alert, and oriented assesses level of consciousness, critical post-trauma to establish cognitive function and detect neurological changes. Facial expression, posture/gait, and health state assess other survey components.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is presenting a class about fall prevention to a group of assisted-living residents. Which of the following statements by a resident best indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using bathroom handrails enhances stability on slippery surfaces, reducing fall risk. Longer cords and throw rugs create tripping hazards, and chairs without armrests hinder safe sitting/standing.
Question 3 of 5
During a comprehensive health history, a client reports coming into the hospital because he 'feels like an elephant is sitting on his chest.' The nurse will document this information in which of the following sections?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Chief Complaint captures the primary reason for the visit in the patient’s words, like 'feels like an elephant is sitting on his chest,' indicating chest pain. Family History covers hereditary diseases, Past Medical History details prior health, and Present Illness elaborates on the complaint.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A patient is diagnosed with left ear unilateral sensorineural hearing loss. During the performance of the Weber test, the nurse expects lateralization of the sound/vibration to the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In sensorineural hearing loss, the Weber test lateralizes to the unaffected ear (right ear), which has better cochlear function. Conductive loss would lateralize to the affected ear, and equal lateralization suggests normal or symmetrical hearing.