ATI LPN
Assessment Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 30-year-old male from Haiti is brought to the emergency department in sickle cell crisis. What is the best position for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High Fowler’s with knees flexed (C) reduces venous pooling and pain in sickle cell crisis by promoting circulation and comfort. Other positions (A, B, D) are less effective.
Question 2 of 5
Lactation provides contraception for
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lactation amenorrhea provides contraception for up to 90 days (C) postpartum if breastfeeding is exclusive, delaying ovulation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had a total hip replacement 24 hours ago. Which action should the nurse take to prevent dislocation of the prosthesis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Keeping the affected leg in a neutral position (B) prevents hip dislocation post-replacement. Sitting (A) or lying flat (D) risks adduction, and active ROM (C) is too early.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a burn injury is receiving silver sulfadiazine cream. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Silver sulfadiazine can cause leukopenia; monitoring WBC count (A) is key. Potassium (B), glucose (C), and platelets (D) are less affected.
Question 5 of 5
For which common physiologic complications will the nurse observe in a client with impaired mobility? Select one that apply..
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pressure injuries (A),are complications of immobility. Bloody diarrhea (B) is unrelated.