ATI LPN
Health Assessment in Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The Fowler's position is most commonly used for patients who:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fowler’s (head elevated 45-60°) aids breathing by expanding the chest, ideal for dyspnea. Prone (A) is face-down, unconscious patients (C) may need lateral, and surgery (D) uses supine.
Question 2 of 5
The purpose of using gloves during patient care is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gloves maintain sterility and protect against pathogens. They don’t avoid touch (A), speed up (C), or limit PPE (D).
Question 3 of 5
The primary purpose of bed bathing is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bed bathing ensures hygiene and comfort. Bed appearance (A), workload (C), or infection-only (D) isn’t the primary goal.
Question 4 of 5
A critical nursing responsibility when using restraints on a patient is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking circulation and comfort ensures safety with restraints. No checks (A), prolonged use (B), or ignoring complaints (D) risks harm.
Question 5 of 5
The use of aseptic technique during a sterile dressing change is important to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asepsis prevents infection in dressing changes. Healing (B), no gloves (C), or speed (D) isn’t the focus.