ATI LPN
Health Assessment Questions for Nursing Practice Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting a patient who is at risk of falling. The most appropriate intervention is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Non-slip footwear and low bed prevent falls. High bed (A), no assistance (C), or dark (D) increases risk.
Question 2 of 5
The correct way to clean dentures is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Soft brush and lukewarm water clean safely. Stiff/hot (A), alcohol (C), or no daily (D) damages or neglects.
Question 3 of 5
A primary nursing responsibility when using restraints is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking ensures safety and comfort. No checks (A), prolonged use (C), or ignoring (D) risks harm.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following techniques of counting sponges on the sterile field is an example of best practice?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Separating sponges into piles and counting aloud with the circulator ensures accuracy and accountability, per AORN standards.
Question 5 of 5
What is the chemical name of Gore-Tex suture?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gore-Tex suture is polytetrafluoroethylene, a durable, non-absorbable material.