NURS 3280 Advanced Fundamentals Exam 1 with ATI Study
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1. Describe the sequence of skills involved in a comprehensive physical
examination of the abdomen and explain why auscultation follows inspection.
Auscultation is performed before inspection to prepare the nurse for
what to expect visually.
Auscultation follows inspection because it allows the nurse to listen
for bowel sounds and other internal noises after visually assessing
the abdomen.
Auscultation is only necessary if the abdomen appears abnormal
during inspection.
Auscultation is unrelated to the physical examination process and can
be done at any time.
2. A client presents to the emergency room with vesicular rash on the right flank
area, the client complains of pain and paresthesia. The nurse understands that
there are clinical manifestations of which disorder:
Herpes zoster
Herpes varouchi
Herpes simplex 1
Herpes simplex 2
3. A nurse is caring for a client with SARS. Health care professionals are
required to report communicable and infectious diseases. What illustrates the
rationale for reporting?
Ensuring proper medical treatment
Determining public health priorities
, Planning and evaluating control and prevention strategies
Monitoring for common source outbreaks
Identifying endemic disease
4. A home health nurse is discussing the dangers of food poisoning with a
client. Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include?
Healthy individuals usually recover within a few weeks
Handing raw and fresh food separately can prevent food poisoning
Immunocompromised are at increased risk for complications from
FP
Most food poisoning is caused by a virus
Pts. who are at high risk should eat or drink only pasteurized dairy
products
5. The occupational health nurse is conducting an in-service on reducing back
injuries. Which of the following statements, if made by a participant, would
indicate a correct understanding of the conference?
"I should keep a narrow base of support."
"Heavy objects should be held away from my body."
"I shouldn't twist while lifting an object."
"I should keep my legs straight while lifting."
6. A nurse is caring for a client with linear clusters of fluid-containing vesicles
with some crustings. Which of the following should the nurse suspect?
Ringworm
Herpes zoster
, Systemic lupus erythematosus
Allergic rxn
7. If a tornado warning is issued while a nurse is caring for patients on a
medical-surgical unit, what should the nurse prioritize in their response?
Continuing with routine assessments and medication administration.
Instructing all staff to evacuate the building immediately.
Ensuring the safety of all patients by following facility protocol.
Gathering all medical supplies for potential emergencies.
8. If a nurse consistently ignores proper body mechanics while lifting patients,
what potential consequence could arise?
Improved patient satisfaction scores
Enhanced teamwork among staff
Decreased workload for the nurse
Increased risk of musculoskeletal injuries
9. Why is it important for a nurse to listen for background noises during a bomb
threat call?
It allows the nurse to identify the caller's voice.
It helps to distract the caller from the conversation.
Listening for background noises can provide clues about the
situation or location of the threat.
It is a standard procedure that must be followed.
, 10. A nurse is triaging patients in a mass casualty incident. Which patient should
the nurse prioritize for immediate transport to a trauma center?
A patient with a stable chest contusion.
A patient with a penetrating abdominal injury.
A conscious patient with a closed leg fracture.
A patient with a minor head laceration.
11. In a clinical scenario, if a patient presents with slumped posture and difficulty
speaking, which components of the general survey would you prioritize in
your assessment?
Posture and Speech
Immunization status and Allergies
Speech and Immunization status
Skin lesions and Allergies
12. A nurse is preparing to perform a comprehensive physical examination of an
older adult. Which of the following interventions should the nurse use in
consideration of the client's age?
Expect the session to be shorter than for a younger client
Make sure the client has any essential sensory aids in place
Plan to allow plenty of time for position changes
Tell the client to take their time answering question
Invite the client to use the bathroom before beginning the
examination
13. A patient presents with a high fever, increased heart rate, and general
fatigue. Based on these symptoms, what type of infection should the nurse
Guide 2026 | Complete Review | Graded A+
1. Describe the sequence of skills involved in a comprehensive physical
examination of the abdomen and explain why auscultation follows inspection.
Auscultation is performed before inspection to prepare the nurse for
what to expect visually.
Auscultation follows inspection because it allows the nurse to listen
for bowel sounds and other internal noises after visually assessing
the abdomen.
Auscultation is only necessary if the abdomen appears abnormal
during inspection.
Auscultation is unrelated to the physical examination process and can
be done at any time.
2. A client presents to the emergency room with vesicular rash on the right flank
area, the client complains of pain and paresthesia. The nurse understands that
there are clinical manifestations of which disorder:
Herpes zoster
Herpes varouchi
Herpes simplex 1
Herpes simplex 2
3. A nurse is caring for a client with SARS. Health care professionals are
required to report communicable and infectious diseases. What illustrates the
rationale for reporting?
Ensuring proper medical treatment
Determining public health priorities
, Planning and evaluating control and prevention strategies
Monitoring for common source outbreaks
Identifying endemic disease
4. A home health nurse is discussing the dangers of food poisoning with a
client. Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include?
Healthy individuals usually recover within a few weeks
Handing raw and fresh food separately can prevent food poisoning
Immunocompromised are at increased risk for complications from
FP
Most food poisoning is caused by a virus
Pts. who are at high risk should eat or drink only pasteurized dairy
products
5. The occupational health nurse is conducting an in-service on reducing back
injuries. Which of the following statements, if made by a participant, would
indicate a correct understanding of the conference?
"I should keep a narrow base of support."
"Heavy objects should be held away from my body."
"I shouldn't twist while lifting an object."
"I should keep my legs straight while lifting."
6. A nurse is caring for a client with linear clusters of fluid-containing vesicles
with some crustings. Which of the following should the nurse suspect?
Ringworm
Herpes zoster
, Systemic lupus erythematosus
Allergic rxn
7. If a tornado warning is issued while a nurse is caring for patients on a
medical-surgical unit, what should the nurse prioritize in their response?
Continuing with routine assessments and medication administration.
Instructing all staff to evacuate the building immediately.
Ensuring the safety of all patients by following facility protocol.
Gathering all medical supplies for potential emergencies.
8. If a nurse consistently ignores proper body mechanics while lifting patients,
what potential consequence could arise?
Improved patient satisfaction scores
Enhanced teamwork among staff
Decreased workload for the nurse
Increased risk of musculoskeletal injuries
9. Why is it important for a nurse to listen for background noises during a bomb
threat call?
It allows the nurse to identify the caller's voice.
It helps to distract the caller from the conversation.
Listening for background noises can provide clues about the
situation or location of the threat.
It is a standard procedure that must be followed.
, 10. A nurse is triaging patients in a mass casualty incident. Which patient should
the nurse prioritize for immediate transport to a trauma center?
A patient with a stable chest contusion.
A patient with a penetrating abdominal injury.
A conscious patient with a closed leg fracture.
A patient with a minor head laceration.
11. In a clinical scenario, if a patient presents with slumped posture and difficulty
speaking, which components of the general survey would you prioritize in
your assessment?
Posture and Speech
Immunization status and Allergies
Speech and Immunization status
Skin lesions and Allergies
12. A nurse is preparing to perform a comprehensive physical examination of an
older adult. Which of the following interventions should the nurse use in
consideration of the client's age?
Expect the session to be shorter than for a younger client
Make sure the client has any essential sensory aids in place
Plan to allow plenty of time for position changes
Tell the client to take their time answering question
Invite the client to use the bathroom before beginning the
examination
13. A patient presents with a high fever, increased heart rate, and general
fatigue. Based on these symptoms, what type of infection should the nurse
