ATI LPN
Assessment Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A client has hypoxemia of pulmonary origin. What portion of arterial blood gas results is most useful in distinguishing acute respiratory distress syndrome from acute respiratory failure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: PaO2 (A) measures oxygenation; ARDS shows severe hypoxemia (low PaO2) despite oxygen therapy, unlike acute respiratory failure, which may involve CO2 retention (B) or pH changes (C).
Question 3 of 5
A 30-year-old male from Haiti is brought to the emergency department in sickle cell crisis. What is the best position for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High Fowler’s with knees flexed (C) reduces venous pooling and pain in sickle cell crisis by promoting circulation and comfort. Other positions (A, B, D) are less effective.
Question 4 of 5
Cystic fibrosis is diagnosed by ....
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The sweat test (B) diagnoses cystic fibrosis by detecting elevated chloride levels, a hallmark of the disease.
Question 5 of 5
Lactation provides contraception for
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lactation amenorrhea provides contraception for up to 90 days (C) postpartum if breastfeeding is exclusive, delaying ovulation.