ATI LPN
Health Assessment in Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client who has been diagnosed with Prinzmetal’s angina will exhibit which change on an electrocardiogram while experiencing chest pain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prinzmetal’s angina, caused by coronary vasospasm, shows transient ST segment elevation (C) on ECG during pain, unlike typical angina (A). Q waves (B) indicate infarction, and T wave flattening (D) is nonspecific.
Question 2 of 5
Which medical-surgical concept does the nurse view as altered in a client who has a thick
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cellular regulation is altered because a thick,ridge-like scar indicates excessive collagen deposition and abnormal tissue repair,which is a dysfunction in cellular regulation. Mobility (A) may be affected initially but not necessarily long-term. Infection (B) is unlikely if the scar is healed and old. Sensory perception (D) is unrelated to scar formation.
Question 3 of 5
Which medical-surgical nursing concept does the nurse expect to be most affected by a client's recent episodes of nausea and vomiting?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nausea and vomiting can lead to acid-base imbalance due to loss of gastric acid or dehydration. Cellular regulation (B) gas exchange (C) and immunity (D) are less directly affected.
Question 4 of 5
Which nursing actions are most appropriate for the nurse caring for a client with poor nutrition from bulimia nervosa to implement?Select one that apply.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Supplements (A) assessing skin/hair (B) and monitoring labs (E) address malnutrition. Strenuous exercise (C) is harmful in bulimia. High-fat foods (D) are not ideal. Bariatric surgery (F) is irrelevant.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse administers cleansing enema. The common position for this procedure is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sims left lateral position is used for enemas to facilitate flow into the colon. Dorsal recumbent (B) is for abdominal exams supine (C) is for general rest and prone (D) is for posterior access.