ATI LPN
Assessment Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The best way to check the placement of a nasogastric (NG) tube before feeding is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aspirating and pH testing confirm gastric placement. BP (A), listening (C), or water (D) isn’t reliable.
Question 2 of 5
When performing oral care for an unconscious patient, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lateral prevents aspiration. Excess water (B), supine (C), or no cleaning (D) risks choking.
Question 3 of 5
To prevent cross-contamination in healthcare settings, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gloves and handwashing prevent spread. Same gloves (B), less hygiene (C), or reuse (D) risks contamination.
Question 4 of 5
Adhesion formation is a normal physiologic inflammatory response to abdominal surgery that cannot be prevented or minimized.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Adhesions are normal but can be minimized with techniques like gentle handling and anti-adhesive barriers, contradicting the statement.
Question 5 of 5
A wound that is not sutured and that gradually fills in by granulation heals by which intention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Second intention healing occurs when wounds granulate naturally without suturing.