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: Noticing an enlarged testicle or lump is key for early detection, warranting a provider call. Weekly exams are excessive, and normal texture isn’t lumpy.
Question 2 of 5
A client drove himself to the urgent care center for, "Legs that look like balloons and difficulty walking." The nurse assesses 4+ edema of both legs based upon which finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 4+ edema shows very deep, prolonged pitting, indicating severe fluid buildup, unlike lesser degrees of pitting.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse teaches a client that there are shock absorbers in the back to cushion the spine and to help it move. The client understands that which of the following is another name for shock absorbers:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intervertebral disks act as spinal shock absorbers. The vertebral column is the spine, the foramen is a nerve passage, and nucleus pulposus is part of the disk.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is performing a rectal examination on a client and finds a firm, irregularly shaped mass. Which of the following is the next action the nurse should take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A firm, irregular mass may indicate pathology (e.g., tumor), requiring urgent specialist referral. Downplaying or delaying risks harm.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is percussing a client's abdomen during a physical assessment. The nurse observes an area of dullness above the right costal margin of approximately 11 cm. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dullness over 11 cm suggests liver enlargement (normal ~6-12 cm but context matters), warranting referral. Documentation or history alone delays evaluation.