ATI RN
ATI Nursing 137 Exam 3 Fall 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is describing how to perform a testicular self-examination to a client. Which of the following should be the appropriate statement by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Choice B is the correct answer because it emphasizes the importance of seeking medical attention if the client notices any abnormalities during the testicular self-examination. This is crucial as early detection of testicular cancer can lead to better treatment outcomes. Calling the health care provider for an enlarged testicle or painless lump ensures prompt evaluation and appropriate management.
Summary of Incorrect
Choices:
A: Incorrect. The timing of the testicular self-examination is not as critical as seeking medical attention for any abnormalities found.
C: Incorrect. Performing a testicular examination once a week may lead to unnecessary anxiety and over-monitoring, as testicular cancer is relatively rare.
D: Incorrect. While the description of the testicle is accurate, this choice does not stress the importance of seeking medical advice for abnormalities found during the examination.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client's joint for range of movement after falling in the shower. The nurse asks the client to move the right arm away from the center of the body. The nurse correctly documents the joint movement as?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Abduction. Abduction is the movement of a body part away from the midline of the body. In this case, when the nurse asks the client to move the right arm away from the center of the body, it is an abduction movement. Flexion (choice
A) is the bending of a joint, extension (choice
B) is the straightening of a joint, and adduction (choice
D) is the movement of a body part towards the midline of the body. In this scenario, the movement described is specifically away from the midline, making abduction the correct choice.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client's fingers. The client complains of a swollen,painful knuckle and not being able to remove a ring from that finger. The nurse recognizes which of the following is the correct term for the affected joint.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct term for the swollen, painful knuckle described in the question is the metacarpophalangeal joint (
Choice
C). This joint is located between the metacarpal bones and the phalanges of the fingers. The client's difficulty in removing a ring indicates swelling around this specific joint. Interphalangeal joints (
Choice
A) are the joints between the phalanges. Tibiotalar (
Choice
B) and Tarsometatarsal (
Choice
D) joints are located in the foot and are not relevant to the client's finger complaint.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse has completed a peripheral vascular assessment on a client. Which of the following would the nurse document as expected findings?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Radial pulses 2+ with regular rate and rhythm bilaterally. This finding indicates normal peripheral perfusion. 2+ denotes a normal, easily palpable pulse, and regular rate and rhythm indicate proper blood flow. Capillary refill <5 seconds (choice
A) is normal but is not specific to peripheral vascular assessment. Feet pale and cool (choice
C) suggest poor perfusion, while ankle edema (choice
D) indicates venous insufficiency or fluid retention, not a normal finding in a peripheral vascular assessment.
Question 5 of 5
The student nurse is studying the functioning of the nervous system. Which of the following descriptions of the central nervous system is accurate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: The central nervous system is made up of the brain and spinal cord. This is accurate because the central nervous system comprises the brain, which controls cognitive and sensory functions, and the spinal cord, which transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body. The other choices are incorrect because A incorrectly includes "electrical impulse stimulators," which is not a component of the central nervous system. B is incorrect as the hypothalamus and cerebral nerves are specific structures within the brain and not the entire central nervous system. D is incorrect as it confuses the central nervous system with the broader nervous system, which includes the peripheral and autonomic components.