ATI LPN
Nursing Health Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The ethical framework of palliative care addresses the following
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Palliative care ethics emphasize consent (autonomy in decisions), confidentiality (protecting information), and privacy (personal dignity), aligning with healthcare ethical principles. Self-awareness is a nurse trait, not a framework component.
Question 2 of 5
Which nursing activities represent direct care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Direct care involves personal interaction between the nurse and clients, such as giving medications, unlike indirect care activities like documentation or assignments.
Question 3 of 5
When taking frequent vital signs on a postoperative patient, the NAP uses an electronic blood pressure machine and obtains a blood pressure of 188/70 mm Hg. She appropriately notifies the nurse of the value, and the nurse checks the patient. The patient is awake and alert and offers no complaints. The nurse uses a stethoscope and obtains a blood pressure of 112/80 mm Hg. How does the nurse explain the difference in values?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A cuff that is too small overestimates BP (188/70 vs. 112/80) because it requires more pressure to compress the artery, leading to falsely high readings. A loose cuff or one over clothing typically underestimates BP; a large cuff might slightly underestimate but not to this degree.
Question 4 of 5
The narrative of physiological changes in the pulse is wrong
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Men do not universally have faster pulses than women of the same age (D); pulse rate varies individually and is not consistently gender-specific. Resting/sleep slows pulse (A), aging may slow it (B), and emotion increases it (C)—all are correct.
Question 5 of 5
The main principle of body mechanics in nursing is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Proper body mechanics align the body to reduce strain and prevent injury to nurse and patient. Ignoring technique (A), comfort (C), or prioritizing speed (D) increases risk.