ATI RN
physical examination and health assessment test bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient has newly diagnosed hypothyroidism. What are the patient's TSH levels expected to be?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In hypothyroidism, TSH levels are elevated due to decreased thyroid hormone production.
Question 2 of 5
An 85-year-old man with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease presents to your office with his daughter with the complaint of new onset chest pain, shortness of breath, and cough. He is clearly tachypneic and has tactile fremitus and egophony and crackles heard at the right lung base. His daughter just wants you to give him an antibiotic pill so that she can take him home. You are concerned that he might need to be hospitalized and require IV antibiotics. What statement is true?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pneumonia management in older adults is influenced by severity and comorbidities.
Question 3 of 5
The scoliosis patient who would cause the greatest concern for the nurse practitioner is a:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A 100� curve in a 13-year-old is concerning due to potential for progression.
Question 4 of 5
A type of breast cancer that begins with erythema and swelling of the breast and progresses rapidly is termed:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inflammatory breast cancer presents with erythema, swelling, and rapid progression.
Question 5 of 5
The following are components of the open disclosure of medical error, except:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A best guess as to why the error occurred is not a required component of open disclosure.
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