ATI RN
physical assessment test bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
What common clinical finding is present in a patient who has croup?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Barking cough is characteristic of croup, often described as sounding like a seal.
Question 2 of 5
A 66-year-old man complains of nocturia (three to four times a night), hesitancy, and incomplete emptying of the bladder. Physical examination reveals an enlarged, nontender prostate, about 40 g in size without discrete nodules. Urinalysis reveals hematuria without leukocyte esterase. Upon further evaluation, the hematuria is attributed to his BPH. The patient declines surgical options at this time. Which of the following medications would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Doxazosin is an alpha-blocker that improves symptoms of BPH by relaxing smooth muscles in the prostate.
Question 3 of 5
Which one of the following is most true about psychological aging?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ageism is a significant factor in mental health decline, leading to isolation and depression.
Question 4 of 5
What two vitamins and minerals should be included in oral multivitamins in women?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Folic acid and iron are essential, particularly for women of childbearing age.
Question 5 of 5
Alpha-adrenergic blockers increase urine outflow in males by:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alpha-adrenergic blockers relax prostate smooth muscle to ease urination.
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