ATI LPN
Nursing Health Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The physician teaches a client about the need to increase her intake of calcium. At a follow-up appointment, the nurse asks the client which foods she has been consuming to increase her calcium intake. Which answer suggests that teaching about calcium-rich foods was effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Yogurt and kale (B) are rich in calcium; yogurt is a dairy source, and kale is a leafy green high in calcium. Other options (A, C, D) contain less calcium.
Question 2 of 5
The procedure involves removal of the 'head' (wide part) of the pancreas, the duodenum, a portion of the common bile duct, gallbladder, and sometimes part of the stomach. And anastomosis to jejunum?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Whipple procedure (C) involves resecting the pancreatic head, duodenum, bile duct, gallbladder, and sometimes stomach, with jejunal anastomosis. Billroth procedures (A, B) are gastric, and cholecystectomy (D) is gallbladder-specific.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following vein is commonly used for CABG
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The greater saphenous vein (B) is commonly harvested for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) due to its length and accessibility.
Question 4 of 5
World immunization day?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: World Immunization Day is celebrated on November 10 (B) to promote vaccination awareness.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is doing a physical assessment and electrocardiogram on an elderly client. Which finding during the nurse’s assessment of the cardiac system is of most concern and warrants prompt further investigation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An irregularly irregular heart rate (D) suggests atrial fibrillation, a serious condition requiring urgent investigation in the elderly due to stroke risk. S4 (A) and PR increase (B) are common aging findings, and orthostatic hypotension (C) is less cardiac-specific.