ATI LPN
Assessment Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A wound that is not sutured and that gradually fills in by granulation heals by which intention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Second intention healing occurs when wounds granulate naturally without suturing.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following surgical needles is a solid bore (not hollow) type of needle?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Keith needles are solid, straight, and used for suturing.
Question 3 of 5
A patient undergoes laminectomy. In the immediate post-operative period, the nurse should
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Post-laminectomy, the nurse prioritizes monitoring vital signs and neurological status (sensation and motor power of the feet) to detect spinal cord or nerve complications (D). Prone positioning (A) may be unsafe, ambulation (B) is premature, and bowel sounds (C) are not the immediate focus.
Question 4 of 5
An obese client has returned to the unit after receiving sedation and electroconvulsive therapy. The nurse requests assistance moving the client from the stretcher to the bed. There are 2 people available to assist. Which of the following is the best method of transfer for this patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A sliding board (B) is safest for transferring an obese, sedated patient with limited assistance, minimizing strain and risk. Carry lift (A) is impractical, lift sheet (C) requires more staff, and hydraulic lift (D) is unnecessary with two helpers.
Question 5 of 5
Best time to check IOP?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Intraocular pressure (IOP) peaks in the early morning (A) due to diurnal variation, making it the best time for accurate assessment.