ATI RN
ATI Nursing 137 Exam 3 Fall 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse suspects that a client has carpal tunnel syndrome and prepares to conduct the Phalen test. What instructions should the nurse give the client to perform the Phalen test?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Phalen test flexes wrists 90 degrees back-to-back for 60 seconds to compress the median nerve, eliciting carpal tunnel symptoms. Foot movements are unrelated.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has lactose intolerance. Which of the following will the nurse recognize as clinical findings associated with lactose intolerance? Select all that apply:
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Abdominal distention, diarrhea, and flatus result from gas and undigested lactose fermentation. Visible peristalsis and hypoactive sounds are unrelated.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is describing how to perform a testicular self-examination to a client. Which of the following should be the appropriate statement by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Noticing an enlarged testicle or lump is key for early detection, warranting a provider call. Weekly exams are excessive, and normal texture isn’t lumpy.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is concerned about sexual performance. A 70-year-old male client reported that he is concerned about declining sexual performance. The nurse is engaging in client education to explain internal causes of withdrawal from sexual activity later in life. Which of the following internal causes should the nurse discuss? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low testosterone, an internal factor, declines with age, affecting sexual function. Stress, substance use, and sleep have external influences.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is taking a health history from a female client. The client asks to get the vaccine for human papillomavirus (HPV) to get rid of genitalwarts. Which of the following statements should be the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The HPV vaccine prevents, not treats, existing infections like genital warts, making this the most accurate response.