ATI RN
ATI Medsurg Exam 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reviewing concepts of cultural pain. Which statement by the nurse is accurate regarding a client's expression of pain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pain expression varies due to cultural, social, and individual factors, not just biology or tissue injury, acknowledging diverse pain responses.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing for Jaundice on a client diagnosed with liver disease. Which of the following should the nurse document as an assessment finding for jaundice?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Jaundice causes yellowing of the sclera due to bilirubin buildup, visible in normal light, unlike nail deposits or iris involvement.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing education about the correct use of an otoscope for an examination. Which statement made by the nurse indicates understanding regarding the use of the otoscope?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An otoscope directs light to visualize the ear canal and tympanic membrane, not the eye, sinuses, or tonsils.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse recognizes that the client's record, laboratory studies, objective data, and subjective data combine to form which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The database compiles all client health data, including records, labs, and subjective/objective findings, for comprehensive care planning.
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.