ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing the carotid arteries of a client with cardiovascular disease. What action should be performed next by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Palpating both carotid arteries simultaneously allows comparison of pulse amplitude, helping detect vascular abnormalities. Light observation, breath-holding, or showing the stethoscope diaphragm are not standard for carotid assessment.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is performing the diagnostic positions test. The nurse recognizes that normal findings from the diagnostic positions test should be which of these results?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Parallel movement of both eyes during the diagnostic positions test indicates normal extraocular muscle function. Nystagmus, lid lag, and convergence are not expected normal findings in this test.
Question 3 of 5
A group of nursing students are studying the conduction system of the heart. The nursing students should recognize that the pacemaker of the heart is known as
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The sinoatrial (S
A) node is the heart's natural pacemaker, located in the right atrium. It generates electrical impulses that initiate each heartbeat and set the rhythm for the entire heart. This is a fundamental concept in cardiac physiology.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is performing a breast examination on a client. The nurse understands that examining the upper outer quadrant of the breast is especially important because this part is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The upper outer quadrant is the most common site for breast tumors due to its higher concentration of glandular tissue. It’s not more prone to injury, not necessarily the largest, and suspensory ligaments are distributed throughout the breast.
Question 5 of 5
A client diagnosed with pleuritis has been admitted to the hospital and complains of pain with breathing. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse expect when auscultating a client with pleuritis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pleuritis causes a friction rub due to inflamed pleural layers rubbing during breathing. Wheezing, stridor, and crackles are associated with other conditions like asthma, upper airway obstruction, and fluid in the lungs, respectively.