ATI LPN
Health Assessment Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client with chronic kidney disease is on hemodialysis. Which dietary restriction should the nurse emphasize?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low-potassium intake (C) is critical in CKD to prevent hyperkalemia, as kidneys can’t excrete excess. Protein (B) is moderated, but potassium is the priority.
Question 2 of 5
When caring for a client who is a smoker with a history of polycythemia and immobility issues,which medical/surgical concepts are the nurse's highest priority? Select one that apply.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clotting (B) is a priority due to polycythemia and immobility increasing thrombosis risk. Gas exchange (E) is critical due to smoking history. Infection (A) fluid/electrolyte imbalance (C) pain (D) and sexuality (F) are less urgent.
Question 3 of 5
Which conditions or health problems demonstrate the presence of inflammation without infection? Select one that apply..
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allergic rhinitis (A) rheumatoid arthritis (C) and cholecystitis (F) involve non-infectious inflammation. Hepatitis (B) cellulitis (D) appendicitis (E) and TB (G) are infectious.
Question 4 of 5
A technique in physical assessment that is used to assess the movement of air through the tracheobronchial tree.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Auscultation uses a stethoscope to listen to air movement in the tracheobronchial tree. Palpation (A) is for touch inspection (C) is visual and percussion (D) assesses density through tapping.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to make an occupied bed for a patient who is on aspiration precautions. What will the nurse do to ensure the safety of this patient during the bed change?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: For patients on aspiration precautions, maintaining the head of the bed at a 30- to 45-degree angle reduces the risk of aspiration by using gravity to keep gastric contents below the esophagus. Flat positions (C) increase aspiration risk, and folding a pillow (B) or holding the head (D) doesn’t address this effectively.