ATI RN
ATI Medsurg Exam 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is unable to Identify any changes in sound when percussing over the abdomen of an obese client. Which of the following is the next action the nurse should take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increasing percussion strength helps elicit sounds in obese clients with more adipose tissue, ensuring accurate assessment.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with emphysema and bronchitis. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as an expected finding for a client diagnosed with emphysema and bronchitis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clubbing of the nails is a common finding in chronic respiratory conditions like emphysema and bronchitis due to hypoxia.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is performing an assessment on a client. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the client's history?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Subjective data, like a reported breast lump, belongs in the client's history, unlike objective findings like edema or pulse rate.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is performing a skin assessment on a client. The nurse should recognize that the skin can provide information about which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Skin color, temperature, and capillary refill reflect circulatory status, unlike moisturizing, socioeconomic status, or vitamin D intake.