ATI LPN
Health Assessment in Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A critical nursing responsibility when using restraints on a patient is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking circulation and comfort ensures safety with restraints. No checks (A), prolonged use (B), or ignoring complaints (D) risks harm.
Question 2 of 5
When performing passive range-of-motion exercises, the nurse's goal is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Passive ROM prevents contractures and maintains flexibility. It doesn’t strengthen (A), raise pain tolerance (C), or speed recovery (D).
Question 3 of 5
A common complication of immobility is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Immobility causes ulcers and atrophy. Energy (A), healing (C), or circulation (D) doesn’t improve.
Question 4 of 5
When assessing a patient's pulse, the nurse is checking for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulse assesses heart strength, rhythm, rate. BP (B), respiration (C), and temp (D) are separate.
Question 5 of 5
In nursing, the principle of 'universal precautions' refers to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Universal precautions assume all fluids are infectious, ensuring safety. Known-only (A), no PPE (C), or less hygiene (D) risks exposure.