ATI LPN
Nursing Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse provides rectal lavage to a patient primarily to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rectal lavage clears the rectum or relieves constipation. It doesn’t hydrate (B), prevent sores (C), or administer meds (D).
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is essential during the administration of oral medications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Swallowing ability prevents choking. Flat position (B) risks aspiration, all at once (C) overwhelms, and ignoring preferences (D) reduces compliance.
Question 3 of 5
When using a urinal for a male patient, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Standing or semi-sitting aids urination and comfort. Lying (A), bowel use (C), or floor (D) is impractical.
Question 4 of 5
In order to assist a patient in deep breathing and coughing exercises, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Deep breaths and coughing clear lungs. Shallow (A), no explanation (C), or doing it (D) reduces effectiveness.
Question 5 of 5
The primary purpose of deep breathing and coughing exercises is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Breathing and coughing clear lungs, preventing infection. Appetite (A), BP (C), or oxygen limit (D) isn’t the goal.