ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Assessment Exam Midterm Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is using the finger pads of the hand to palpate a body part. Which finding would the nurse be best able to detect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Finger pads, densely innervated, are ideal for detecting subtle pulses due to their sensitivity. Temperature is better assessed with the dorsal hand, and vibrations or fremitus with the ulnar edge or palm.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to auscultate the lung sounds of a young adult. Which sound will the nurse expect to hear over most of the client's lungs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vesicular breath sounds, soft and low-pitched, are normal over most lung fields, reflecting air movement in smaller airways. Tracheal and bronchial sounds are heard over the trachea and manubrium, and bronchovesicular near major bronchi.
Question 3 of 5
A 45-year-old African-American client comes to the clinic complaining of fatigue, thirst, and frequent urination. During the physical exam, the nurse notices areas of linear hyperpigmentation around the neck and in the axillae (Acanthosis Nigricans). What would the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acanthosis Nigricans with fatigue, thirst, and frequent urination suggests insulin resistance and possible diabetes, warranting medical follow-up for comprehensive evaluation, including blood sugar testing. Cancer history is less urgent, the findings are not benign without investigation, and a random blood sugar test is part of follow-up but not the immediate next step.
Question 4 of 5
When conducting a physical examination of a client with generalized muscle weakness, which of the following is the PRIORITY for the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Limiting position changes prevents fatigue and injury in clients with muscle weakness, prioritizing safety. Draping ensures privacy, hand-washing and stethoscope cleaning prevent infection, but these are secondary to client safety.
Question 5 of 5
A 17-year-old male patient presents to the Emergency Department (ED) after a skydiving accident and tells the nurse that he is very anxious, is nauseated, and feels hot. These types of data would be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Subjective data are patient-reported symptoms like anxiety, nausea, and feeling hot, based on personal experience. Objective data are measurable (e.g., vital signs), introspective and reflective are not standard healthcare terms.