ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Health Assesment Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse asks the client to perform the action pictured. What is the nurse assessing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Near vision is assessed by having the client read small text or print held at a close distance, often using a near vision chart or card. The image shows the client covering one eye with an occluder while reading text, which is a common method to test the clarity and focus of near vision.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse assesses an older adult client who lives alone and is unable to drive a vehicle. Which of the following assessment areas of the nutritional history will most likely impact the client's nutritional status?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Accessibility to food sources is critical for an older adult who cannot drive, directly impacting their ability to maintain adequate nutrition.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to assess a client's near vision. The nurse would use which piece of equipment for the assessment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A magazine or similar reading material is used to assess near vision by having the client read text at a close distance.
Question 4 of 5
A client complains of excessive tearing of the eyes. Which assessment would the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Excessive tearing, or epiphora, can result from an obstruction in the nasolacrimal duct, which drains tears from the eye into the nasal cavity. By assessing the nasolacrimal sac, the nurse can determine if there is any blockage or infection causing the excessive tearing.
Question 5 of 5
After completing an integument physical examination, the nurse is documenting information concerning observed lesions. What characteristics will the nurse include in this documentation? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: All listed characteristics are essential for comprehensive documentation of lesions, providing critical information for diagnosis and monitoring.