ATI LPN
Health Assessment in Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should monitor a patient with an indwelling catheter for signs of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fever, foul urine, and cloudiness signal infection. Normal output (B), mobility (C), or clear urine (D) doesn’t indicate issues.
Question 2 of 5
In medical asepsis, hand hygiene is performed:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hand hygiene at these times prevents spread. Infected-only (A), feeling-based (C), or blood-only (D) misses risks.
Question 3 of 5
To ensure accurate blood pressure measurement, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct size and heart level ensure accuracy. Wrong size (A), quick inflation (C), or standing (D) distorts readings.
Question 4 of 5
The main purpose of documenting a patient's intake and output (I&O) is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: I&O tracks fluid balance. Weight (B), meds (C), or preferences (D) are separate.
Question 5 of 5
When providing care for a patient with a tracheostomy, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sterile technique and monitoring prevent infection. No cleaning (A), full independence (C), or rare suction (D) risks harm.