ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Assessment Exam Midterm Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What cranial nerve is responsible for the taste sensation of the posterior third of the tongue?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The glossopharyngeal nerve (IX) provides taste sensation to the posterior third of the tongue. The facial nerve (VII) covers the anterior two-thirds, abducens (VI) controls eye movement, and hypoglossal (XII) controls tongue movement.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
The nurse is planning to instruct a group of adolescents on ways to prevent traumatic brain injuries. What should be included in these instructions?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Nonslip shoes prevent falls, supervised gun use avoids shootings, seat belts reduce crash injuries, and avoiding risky activities like snowboarding without safety gear (e.g., helmets) lowers TBI risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a pressure ulcer. The nurse should recognize which of the following findings is a manifestation of a stage 3 pressure ulcer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stage 3 pressure ulcers involve full-thickness skin loss into subcutaneous tissue, forming a deep crater, possibly with slough. Stage 1 is reddened intact skin, Stage 2 affects the dermis, and Stage 4 exposes bone or muscle.
Question 5 of 5
Prior to completing the physical examination of a patient post motor vehicle crash, the ER nurse determines that the client is awake, alert, and oriented. This information would be important for which part of the general survey?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Being awake, alert, and oriented assesses level of consciousness, critical post-trauma to establish cognitive function and detect neurological changes. Facial expression, posture/gait, and health state assess other survey components.