ATI LPN
Nursing Health Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 5
When serving meals to a patient who is unable to feed themselves, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Upright positioning prevents aspiration. Speed (A) risks choking, any position (B) may be unsafe, and no assistance (D) neglects needs.
Question 3 of 5
The lithotomy position is most commonly used for:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lithotomy (legs elevated, apart) is for gynecological access. It’s not for respiratory (A), rectal (B), or cardiac (D) care.
Question 4 of 5
When recording a patient's vital signs, the nurse should include:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vital signs (BP, pulse, temp, respiration) assess core health. Others (B, C, D) are additional, not routine vitals.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is an example of medical asepsis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Handwashing is medical asepsis to reduce pathogens. Sterilization (A), sterile gloves (C), and masks (D) are surgical asepsis.