ATI LPN
Assessment Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Patient Wang, diagnosis: sepsis, persistent fever for 10 days, 8:00 every day body temperature of about 38°C, 16:00 body temperature as high as 39.5°C or above, the patient’s possible fever type is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Relaxation fever (B) features persistent fever with significant daily swings (e.g., 38°C to 39.5°C), common in sepsis due to fluctuating inflammatory responses. Residual heat (A) is low-grade post-infection; intermittent (C) drops to normal; irregular (D) lacks pattern.
Question 2 of 5
In basic nursing, 'aseptic technique' means:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aseptic technique maintains sterility to prevent infection, not unsterile (A), ignoring hygiene (C), or skin-only (D).
Question 3 of 5
When handling sterile equipment, it is important to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sterility requires gloves and no contamination. Bare hands (A), post-cleaning (C), or disposable-only (D) break sterility.
Question 4 of 5
The main benefit of the Semi-Fowler's position is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Semi-Fowler’s (30-45°) aids breathing and comfort in respiratory issues. It’s less about circulation (B), vomiting (C), or feeding (D).
Question 5 of 5
The main purpose of recording a patient's intake and output (I&O) is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: I&O monitors fluid balance for health issues. Food (A), weight (C), and meds (D) are separate.