ATI RN
ATI Medsurg Exam 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is gathering the health history of a client complaining of dyspnea on exertion. While reviewing the data, the nurse finds that some information about past hospitalizations is missing. Which statement by the nurse should be appropriate to gather this data?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An open-ended question about past hospitalizations respects client autonomy and gathers relevant data without assumptions.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client's pain. The nurse should recognize which of the following is the most reliable indicator of pain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client's subjective report is the most reliable pain indicator, as pain is a personal experience, unlike vital signs or nurse intuition.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse recognizes that receiving messages is part of the communication process. Which client should the nurse identify as most likely to misinterpret a message received from a health care professional?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A hearing impairment with an interpreter introduces potential communication barriers, increasing the risk of misinterpretation.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is performing a functional assessment on a 57-year-old client diagnosed with advanced Chronic Obstructed Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Which of the following should be the appropriate question by the nurse when performing a functional assessment on a client diagnosed with COPD?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A functional assessment evaluates a client's ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs). Asking about bathing assesses an ADL impacted by COPD, unlike questions about dentures, bowel movements, or swallowing.
Question 5 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.