ATI LPN
Nursing Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
In order to assist a patient in deep breathing and coughing exercises, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Deep breaths and coughing clear lungs. Shallow (A), no explanation (C), or doing it (D) reduces effectiveness.
Question 2 of 5
The primary purpose of aseptic technique during a dressing change is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asepsis prevents infection. Healing (A), no gloves (C), or air exposure (D) isn’t the focus.
Question 3 of 5
The most appropriate nursing intervention for a patient with a high fever is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tepid sponging and fluids cool and hydrate. Blankets (B), cold-only (C), or no fluids (D) worsen fever.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse's primary goal in post-operative care is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Preventing complications ensures recovery. Limiting activity (A), no repositioning (C), or immobility (D) increases risks.
Question 5 of 5
When performing wound care, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Least-to-most prevents infection spread. Most-to-least (A), no gloves (C), or non-sterile gloves (D) risks contamination.