ATI RN
ATI Medsurg Exam 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is nearing the end of an interview with a client. Which of the following should be an appropriate statement by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking if the client has more to mention ensures all concerns are addressed, promoting thorough communication.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is performing a review of systems on a client. The nurse recognizes that the purpose of the review of systems in a health history is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The review of systems collects subjective data on each body system to evaluate health status, not to document specific problems or objective findings.
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 assessing the quality of a client's pain. Which of the following should be the appropriate question by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking 'What does your pain feel like?' allows the client to describe pain quality comprehensively, unlike limiting or time-focused questions.
Question 5 of 5
A client at the clinic for an annual wellness physical denies experiencing any acute health problems. The nurse should utilize which open-ended general lead to begin the interview?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An open-ended question like 'How has your health been since your last visit?' encourages the client to share relevant health information without assumptions, unlike the other options.