ATI RN
ATI Nursing 137 Exam 3 Fall 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
The nurse is completing a neurological assessment on a client who suffered from a motor vehicle accident (MVA). Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the practitioner immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A GCS of 5 indicates severe consciousness impairment, requiring urgent reporting. Swallowing, mild headache, or weakness are less immediately critical.
Question 3 of 5
During an abdominal assessment,the nurse elicits tenderness on light palpation in the right lower quadrant. The nurse recognizes that this finding could indicate a problem with which organ?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Right lower quadrant tenderness suggests appendicitis. Sigmoid (left), liver (upper right), and gallbladder (upper right) are elsewhere.
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 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.