ATI LPN
Nursing Health Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse teaches a client who has a reflex (spastic) bladder after a spinal cord injury. Which bladder training technique would the nurse teach?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stroking (A) and Valsalva (B) are for flaccid bladders and toileting (D) is impractical.
Question 2 of 5
Services provided to palliative care patients and their family through the power of the attorney is a form of
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Power of attorney involves legal and social arrangements (e.g., decision-making or financial management), categorizing it as social care. It does not directly address psychological, emotional, or spiritual needs.
Question 3 of 5
The ethical framework of palliative care addresses the following
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Palliative care ethics emphasize consent (autonomy in decisions), confidentiality (protecting information), and privacy (personal dignity), aligning with healthcare ethical principles. Self-awareness is a nurse trait, not a framework component.
Question 4 of 5
Which is an important reason nursing organizations think it is important to develop a definition of nursing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nursing organization leaders think it is important to develop a definition of nursing to bring value and understanding to the profession, differentiate nursing activities from those of other health professionals, and help student nurses understand expectations.
Question 5 of 5
Which nursing activities represent direct care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Direct care involves personal interaction between the nurse and clients, such as giving medications, unlike indirect care activities like documentation or assignments.