ATI RN
physical assessment test bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the recommended action if a specific test yields the same results multiple times during patient evaluations?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: If a test consistently yields the same result, it should be used when suspicion for the relevant condition is high.
Question 2 of 5
A patient develops a cough secondary to an angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. The most appropriate statement related to ACE-I cough is that the cough typically:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: ACE inhibitor-related cough resolves after discontinuing the medication, typically within a few days to weeks.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following groups has the highest rate of suicide in older adults?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: White males have the highest suicide rate among older adults.
Question 4 of 5
When a Medicare beneficiary with only traditional Part A and Part B coverage is admitted to the hospital, what will he or she have to pay out of pocket?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Medicare Part B requires the patient to pay 20% of hospital and physician fees.
Question 5 of 5
Explain the significance of displacing the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle during a thyroid examination.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Displacing the SCM muscle gives better access to palpate the thyroid lobes during an examination.
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