ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Health Assesment Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What is the primary pathophysiology of glaucoma?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Glaucoma is characterized by elevated IOP, which pressures the optic nerve, leading to progressive damage and vision loss if untreated.
Question 2 of 5
During assessment, the nurse would expect which part of the body to indicate central cyanosis in a client with a severe asthma attack?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The oral mucosa is the most reliable site for assessing central cyanosis, reflecting systemic oxygenation status in highly vascularized tissue.
Question 3 of 5
During your physical examination of a 29-year-old professional volleyball player who recently completed a beach tournament, you gently pinch the skin on the chest area. The skin remains in a 'tent' shape and slowly returns to its normal position. This is a sign of
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreased skin turgor, indicated by tenting skin, is a clinical sign of dehydration, especially after vigorous activity like a beach tournament.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse notes a break in the skin, which appears blister-like, it looks superficial with loss up to the dermis layer. The nurse would interpret this finding as indicating which stage of pressure ulcer.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stage II pressure ulcers are characterized by partial-thickness skin loss involving the epidermis and/or dermis, presenting as shallow open ulcers or blisters.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is instructing a group of clients regarding nutrition. Which of the following is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids that the nurse should include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fish, especially fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, sardines, and trout, are rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids, essential for heart health and reducing inflammation.