ATI RN
ATI Medsurg Exam 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who complains of inability to differentiate between sharp and dull stimulation to both sides of the face. Which of the following should the nurse expect as the cause of the client's complaint?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Trigeminal nerve damage impairs facial sensation, causing difficulty distinguishing sharp and dull stimuli, unlike CVA, Bell palsy, or scleroderma.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is examining a client's lower leg and notices a draining ulcer. Which of the following should be the appropriate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Washing hands and wearing gloves before examining the ulcer ensures infection control and safe assessment, prioritizing patient safety.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 of 5
The nurse is performing an assessment on a client. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the client's history?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Subjective data, like a reported breast lump, belongs in the client's history, unlike objective findings like edema or pulse rate.