ATI LPN
Nursing Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse provides rectal lavage to a patient primarily to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rectal lavage clears the rectum or relieves constipation. It doesn’t hydrate (B), prevent sores (C), or administer meds (D).
Question 3 of 5
When removing soiled bed linens, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Handling away and bagging prevents contamination. Shaking (A), floor (B), or folding (D) spreads pathogens.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is essential during the administration of oral medications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Swallowing ability prevents choking. Flat position (B) risks aspiration, all at once (C) overwhelms, and ignoring preferences (D) reduces compliance.
Question 5 of 5
When using a urinal for a male patient, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Standing or semi-sitting aids urination and comfort. Lying (A), bowel use (C), or floor (D) is impractical.