ATI Adult Health Assessment Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

ATI Adult Health Assessment Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified Where is the best place to assess skin turgor in an older adult? Over the clavicle Which part of the stethoscope is used to listen to low-pitched heart sounds? The bell What does a pulse oximeter measure? Oxygen saturation in the blood Which area should the nurse palpate to assess for dorsalis pedis pulse? Top of the foot near the first toe What is the primary purpose of the Snellen chart? To assess visual acuity 2 What does the presence of crackles in the lungs typically indicate? Fluid in the airways or alveoli How should the nurse assess for cyanosis in a dark-skinned client? Check the lips and mucous membranes What is a normal adult heart rate? 60 to 100 beats per minute Which cranial nerve is responsible for swallowing and speech? Cranial nerve IX (Glossopharyngeal) How is pitting edema graded? On a scale from +1 to +4 depending on depth and duration What is a normal capillary refill time? Less than 2 seconds 3 What is the best technique to assess the thyroid gland? Palpate gently while the client swallows What does a loud S1 heart sound indicate? Forceful closure of the mitral and tricuspid valves Which tool is used to assess deep tendon reflexes? Reflex hammer What is the expected finding when palpating the liver? Firm, smooth edge below the right costal margin How is tactile fremitus assessed? By placing hands on the back and asking the client to say "ninety-nine" What is the purpose of percussion during a physical exam? To assess underlying structures based on sound 4 What position is best for examining the rectum? Left lateral (Sims’) position What is an early sign of hypoxia? Restlessness