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ATI RN MS2 Fall 2023 Quiz 4 HR MED SURG
A nurse is caring for a client who has been recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis
(RA). Which assessment finding does the nurse expect to assess?.
A. Symmetrical joint pain that is relieved with rest. 11%
B. Symmetrical joint pain. 66% Most selected
C. Bouchard's nodes in the middle joints. 11%
D. Unilateral pain in the weight-bearing joints. 11%
Answer and Explanation
Choice A:
Symmetrical joint pain that is relieved with rest. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is
characterized by symmetrical joint pain, but the pain is not typically relieved with rest.
Choice B:
Symmetrical joint pain. This is a common symptom of RA, as the disease often affects the
same joints on both sides of the body.
Choice C:
Bouchard’s nodes in the middle joints. Bouchard’s nodes are more commonly associated
with osteoarthritis, not RA123.
Choice D:
Unilateral pain in the weight-bearing joints. RA typically causes symmetrical joint pain,
not unilateral.
,A nurse in a provider's office is assessing a client who has been diagnosed with
rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Which assessment finding does the nurse expect as a
manifestation of this condition?.
A. Swollen joints. 5%
B. Fatigue and loss of appetite. 5%
C. Low-grade fever. 0%
D. Knuckle deformity. 11% Most selected
Answer and Explanation
Choice A:
Swollen joints. Swelling is a common symptom of RA due to inflammation in the joints.
Choice B:
Fatigue and loss of appetite. These are systemic symptoms that can occur with RA123.
Choice C:
Low-grade fever. This can occur in RA due to the body’s immune response.
Choice D:
Knuckle deformity. Over time, RA can cause deformities in the joints, including the
knuckles.
, The nurse is caring for a client who is post-op day 1 from a laparoscopic
cholecystectomy.
Which task should the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel?
A. Reassess the incision site for bleeding. 0%
B. Increase the client's IV fluids. 0%
C. Administer p.o. pain medication. 6%
D. Assist the client to the bathroom. 93% Most selected
Answer and Explanation
Choice A:
Reassess the incision site for bleeding. This task requires clinical judgment and should be
performed by the nurse.
Choice B:
Increase the client’s IV fluids. This task involves medication administration and should be
performed by the nurse.
Choice C:
Administer p.o. pain medication. This task involves medication administration and should
be performed by the nurse.
Choice D:
Assist the client to the bathroom. This is a task that can be safely delegated to
unlicensed assistive personnel.
The nurse is preparing discharge teaching for a client who has been recently diagnosed
with Rheumatoid arthritis.
ATI RN MS2 Fall 2023 Quiz 4 HR MED SURG
A nurse is caring for a client who has been recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis
(RA). Which assessment finding does the nurse expect to assess?.
A. Symmetrical joint pain that is relieved with rest. 11%
B. Symmetrical joint pain. 66% Most selected
C. Bouchard's nodes in the middle joints. 11%
D. Unilateral pain in the weight-bearing joints. 11%
Answer and Explanation
Choice A:
Symmetrical joint pain that is relieved with rest. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is
characterized by symmetrical joint pain, but the pain is not typically relieved with rest.
Choice B:
Symmetrical joint pain. This is a common symptom of RA, as the disease often affects the
same joints on both sides of the body.
Choice C:
Bouchard’s nodes in the middle joints. Bouchard’s nodes are more commonly associated
with osteoarthritis, not RA123.
Choice D:
Unilateral pain in the weight-bearing joints. RA typically causes symmetrical joint pain,
not unilateral.
,A nurse in a provider's office is assessing a client who has been diagnosed with
rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Which assessment finding does the nurse expect as a
manifestation of this condition?.
A. Swollen joints. 5%
B. Fatigue and loss of appetite. 5%
C. Low-grade fever. 0%
D. Knuckle deformity. 11% Most selected
Answer and Explanation
Choice A:
Swollen joints. Swelling is a common symptom of RA due to inflammation in the joints.
Choice B:
Fatigue and loss of appetite. These are systemic symptoms that can occur with RA123.
Choice C:
Low-grade fever. This can occur in RA due to the body’s immune response.
Choice D:
Knuckle deformity. Over time, RA can cause deformities in the joints, including the
knuckles.
, The nurse is caring for a client who is post-op day 1 from a laparoscopic
cholecystectomy.
Which task should the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel?
A. Reassess the incision site for bleeding. 0%
B. Increase the client's IV fluids. 0%
C. Administer p.o. pain medication. 6%
D. Assist the client to the bathroom. 93% Most selected
Answer and Explanation
Choice A:
Reassess the incision site for bleeding. This task requires clinical judgment and should be
performed by the nurse.
Choice B:
Increase the client’s IV fluids. This task involves medication administration and should be
performed by the nurse.
Choice C:
Administer p.o. pain medication. This task involves medication administration and should
be performed by the nurse.
Choice D:
Assist the client to the bathroom. This is a task that can be safely delegated to
unlicensed assistive personnel.
The nurse is preparing discharge teaching for a client who has been recently diagnosed
with Rheumatoid arthritis.
