ATI LPN
Nursing Health Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing a sterile field for a dressing change. The sterile field is considered contaminated if:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Non-sterile touch contaminates. Sterile gloves (A, C) or speed (D) doesn’t break sterility.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is applying anti-embolism stockings (TED hose) for a patient. The purpose of these stockings is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stockings prevent DVT via circulation. Comfort (B), mobility (C), or weight (D) isn’t primary.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse should perform mouth care for an unconscious patient to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hygiene prevents infection. Breathing (A), PPE (C), or mobility (D) isn’t the focus.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements comparing rigid bronchoscopes and esophagoscopes to rigid laryngoscopes is correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bronchoscopes are longer for lower airway access and straight, unlike shorter laryngoscopes for the larynx.
Question 5 of 5
If looking at the right eye of a patient and assigning clock positions of 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock to the rectus eye muscles, which of the following would be CORRECT?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: For the right eye, 12 is superior, 3 is medial, 6 is inferior, 9 is lateral rectus.