ATI LPN
Health Assessment Questions for Nursing Practice Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a nasogastric tube in place for decompression. Which action should the nurse take if the tube becomes occluded?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Flushing with 30 mL of sterile saline (A) clears an occluded NG tube safely. Repositioning (B) won’t unclog it, removal (C) is unnecessary, and increasing suction (D) risks injury.
Question 2 of 5
Which topics are most relevant for the nurse to include when teaching a client about cancer prevention from impaired cellular regulation? Select one that apply..
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sunscreen (A) quitting tobacco (C) regular exercise (D) reduce cancer risk. Low-fiber high-fat diets (B) increase risk.
Question 3 of 5
Which statement by a client indicates to the nurse that additional teaching is needed to prevent harm from the risk for increased clotting?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Crossing legs (A) increases clotting risk by impairing circulation. Hydration (B) movement (C) and reporting symptoms (D) are correct actions to reduce clotting risk.
Question 4 of 5
A person is likely to have stools that are hard and difficult to pass when:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Delaying defecation (D) leads to harder stools due to water reabsorption. Natural foods (A) typically promote regularity heavy fluids (B) are unrelated and carbohydrates (C) do not directly cause constipation.
Question 5 of 5
When making a surgical bed, why does the nurse avoid shaking the linen being removed from the bed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Shaking linen disperses microorganisms into the air, contaminating the environment and the nurse’s uniform. This is a key infection control principle in surgical bed-making. Other options (A, C, D) are secondary or incorrect.