ATI LPN
Health Assessment Questions for Nursing Practice Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted with an acute exacerbation. Which oxygen delivery method should the nurse expect to use for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: COPD patients require low-flow oxygen like a nasal cannula at 2 L/min (B) to avoid suppressing hypoxic drive. High-flow options (A, D) risk CO2 retention, and Venturi (C) is precise but not initial.
Question 2 of 5
Which client report of pain would indicate to the nurse the possibility of persistent pain rather than acute pain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Persistent pain is often diffuse and hard to localize unlike acute pain which is typically well-defined. Pain starting immediately after an injury (B) and improving daily (D) suggest acute pain. Pain reminding the client to protect the area (C) can occur in both types but is less specific.
Question 3 of 5
Which topics are most relevant for the nurse to include when teaching a client about cancer prevention from impaired cellular regulation? Select one that apply..
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sunscreen (A) quitting tobacco (C) regular exercise (D) reduce cancer risk. Low-fiber high-fat diets (B) increase risk.
Question 4 of 5
Which statement by a client indicates to the nurse that additional teaching is needed to prevent harm from the risk for increased clotting?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Crossing legs (A) increases clotting risk by impairing circulation. Hydration (B) movement (C) and reporting symptoms (D) are correct actions to reduce clotting risk.
Question 5 of 5
A person is likely to have stools that are hard and difficult to pass when:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Delaying defecation (D) leads to harder stools due to water reabsorption. Natural foods (A) typically promote regularity heavy fluids (B) are unrelated and carbohydrates (C) do not directly cause constipation.