ATI RN
ATI Medsurg Exam 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is performing assessment of the temporomandibular joint for crepitation. Which of the following anatomical locations should the nurse palpate as the temporomandibular joint?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The TMJ is located anterior to the tragus, below the temporal artery, allowing accurate palpation for crepitation, unlike the other locations.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is performing a cardiovascular assessment on a client. Which of the following characteristics of a radial pulse should the nurse document?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Documenting the force of the radial pulse reflects its strength, a key cardiovascular assessment, unlike timing, texture, or capillary refill.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
The nurse recognizes that an important tool in building cultural competence when caring for a client is the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The cultural assessment competency tool guides nurses in collecting culturally relevant information to provide respectful care, unlike tools focused on health risks, ethnic identity, or heritage.
Question 5 of 5
A client tells the nurse that he is allergic to penicillin. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking the client to describe their reaction clarifies the allergy's nature and severity, guiding safe care planning.