ATI RN
ATI Medsurg Exam 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 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 assessing the intensity of a client's pain. Which of the following should be the appropriate question by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking 'How much pain do you have now?' directly assesses pain intensity, unlike questions about function, quality, or aggravating factors.
Question 4 of 5
During the aging process, the hair changes and can look gray or white and begin to feel thin and fine. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as the cause for hair changes during the aging process?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decreased melanocyte function reduces melanin, causing gray or white hair, unlike vascularity, cutaneous cells, or adipose tissue.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is examining a client's lower leg and notices a draining ulcer. Which of the following should be the appropriate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Washing hands and wearing gloves before examining the ulcer ensures infection control and safe assessment, prioritizing patient safety.