ATI LPN
Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Test Bank
Chapter 13 : Physical Assessment Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the term used to describe a disease where there has been a partial or complete disappearance of clinical and subjective characteristics of the disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Remission means there has been partial or complete disappearance of the clinical and subjective characteristics.
Question 2 of 5
What type of disease results in a structural change in an organ that interferes with its functioning?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An organic disease results in a structural change in an organ.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.