ATI LPN
Nursing Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Nursing was described as a distinct occupation in the sacred books of which faith?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Vedas, the sacred books of the Hindu faith, described Indian healthcare practices and were the earliest writings of a distinct nursing occupation.
Question 2 of 5
A high school student arrives at the school nurse's office complaining of headache, aches, pains, and general fatigue. The nurse observes the student's face is flushed and decides to obtain a set of vital signs. Which of the following vital signs is most likely to be abnormal?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The symptoms (headache, aches, pains, fatigue, flushed face) suggest a possible febrile illness (e.g., flu). Temperature is most likely to be abnormal, as fever is a common cause of these symptoms and flushing, whereas BP, pulse, and oxygen saturation are less directly linked unless secondary complications arise.
Question 3 of 5
Adult pulse rate greater than 100 beats per minute, called
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A pulse rate above 100 beats per minute in adults is termed tachycardia, or rapid pulse (B). Irregularity (A) refers to rhythm, not rate; intermittent (C) implies dropped beats; 'flood pulse' (D) is not a medical term.
Question 4 of 5
When a patient measures oral temperature, accidentally bites the thermometer, the nurse should first give
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: If a patient bites a thermometer, the priority is to remove glass debris from the mouth (D) to prevent injury or ingestion. Mercury thermometers are rare today, but if present, further steps follow; options A-C are irrelevant or harmful.
Question 5 of 5
The main objective of pressure area care is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pressure care prevents ulcers via repositioning and skin care. Dry skin (A) helps but isn’t the goal, no movement (C) worsens risk, and compresses (D) are irrelevant.