ATI LPN
Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Test Bank
Chapter 13 : Physical Assessment Questions
Question 1 of 5
The signs and symptoms of both infection and inflammation include erythema edema and pain. What is considered the major difference between infection and inflammation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inflammation is a protective response.
Question 2 of 5
A nursing assessment is a process of collecting data to establish a database. The information contained in the database is a basis for:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The information contained in the database is the basis for an individualized plan of care.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is meeting a patient for the first time. What is the first thing the nurse will do to initiate a nurse-patient relationship?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The first step in a nurse-patient relationship is for the nurse to introduce herself/himself.
Question 4 of 5
What should a patient interview being conducted by the nurse convey to the patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse must convey feelings of concern.
Question 5 of 5
What does the nurse recognize as the initial step in conducting an assessment of a patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nursing health history is the initial step in the assessment process.