ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Health Assesment Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse measures a male client's waist circumference as 43 inches (109 cm). Which statement is most appropriate for the nurse to make given this finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A waist circumference of 43 inches indicates central obesity, a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, warranting a discussion on heart disease risk.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse asks the client to perform the action pictured. What is the nurse assessing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Near vision is assessed by having the client read small text or print held at a close distance, often using a near vision chart or card. The image shows the client covering one eye with an occluder while reading text, which is a common method to test the clarity and focus of near vision.
Question 3 of 5
A 22-year-old female client with a history of Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa is prescribed serial weight measurements every day. What actions will the nurse take when conducting these serial weights? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Consistency in clothing, timing, and scale use ensures accurate serial weight measurements, minimizing variations unrelated to body weight.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to assess a client's near vision. The nurse would use which piece of equipment for the assessment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A magazine or similar reading material is used to assess near vision by having the client read text at a close distance.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is doing a focus assessment on a 25-year-old college student who presented to the clinic secondary to fever and lethargy. When recording the findings of the lymph glands, a nurse should note all except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Color is not typically assessed for lymph nodes, as they are internal and not visible without invasive procedures; size, consistency, and shape are key.