ATI LPN
Nursing Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with asthma how to use a metered-dose inhaler (MDI). Which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Inhaling quickly and deeply (A) ensures medication reaches the lungs. Holding breath (B) should be 10 seconds, rinsing (C) is for steroids, and MDIs (D) are for maintenance too.
Question 2 of 5
Which client does the nurse recognize to be at highest risk for impaired mobility?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An unrepaired hip fracture (A) severely impairs mobility. Asthma (B) and arm fracture (D) have minimal impact. Bedrest (C) is temporary.
Question 3 of 5
A mother has just delivered and is likely to soil the bed linen
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A draw sheet is placed under the patient to protect bed linen from soiling especially post-delivery. Bed spread (B) is decorative bottom sheet (C) is standard and bath blanket (D) is for warmth during bathing.
Question 4 of 5
Which nurse is demonstrating the assessment phase of the nursing process?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking about lunch intake (B) is part of assessment gathering data. Pain relief observation (A) is evaluation repositioning (C) is intervention and goal-setting (D) is planning.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is changing the bed linen of a patient on bed rest. When the nurse is ready to make the other side of the bed, what will the nurse do before having the patient turn onto the side that has already been made?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Raising the side rails (B) ensures patient safety during turning by preventing falls. Lowering the head (A) or applying the top sheet (C) is premature, and discarding linen (D) can wait until after the turn.