ATI LPN
Health Assessment in Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
In medical asepsis, hand hygiene is performed:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hand hygiene at these times prevents spread. Infected-only (A), feeling-based (C), or blood-only (D) misses risks.
Question 2 of 5
The main purpose of documenting a patient's intake and output (I&O) is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: I&O tracks fluid balance. Weight (B), meds (C), or preferences (D) are separate.
Question 3 of 5
When providing care for a patient with a tracheostomy, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sterile technique and monitoring prevent infection. No cleaning (A), full independence (C), or rare suction (D) risks harm.
Question 4 of 5
By what action does a 'cigarette' drain remove fluid from a wound?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cigarette (Penrose) drains use wicking to passively draw fluid out via capillary action.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is all that is necessary for instrument setup for bilateral myringotomy tube (BMT) placement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: BMT is a minor procedure requiring only a Mayo stand for instruments.