ATI LPN
Nursing Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse should avoid using restraints unless:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Restraints are last resort after alternatives fail. Confusion (A), requests (C), or refusal (D) alone isn’t enough.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should assess a patient's pain level by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Patient description via scale ensures accuracy. Estimation (B), ignoring (C), or blind meds (D) neglects care.
Question 3 of 5
A key nursing responsibility during post-operative care is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring prevents complications. Immobility (A), no repositioning (C), or blind meds (D) increases risks.
Question 4 of 5
What is the MOST common cause of nasal polyps?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allergic rhinitis is the leading cause of nasal polyps due to chronic inflammation.
Question 5 of 5
Tissue trauma is minimized by using which type of suture-needle combination?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Swaged (eyeless) needles reduce trauma by eliminating threading friction.