ATI LPN
Health Assessment Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The process of bed making in nursing aims to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bed making ensures a clean, wrinkle-free surface for comfort and skin protection. Avoiding linen changes (B), aesthetics only (C), or ignoring hygiene (D) neglects care.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following nursing procedures helps prevent foot drop in bedridden patients?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Exercises and footboards maintain foot alignment, preventing drop. Compresses (A), pain meds (C), and arm elevation (D) don’t address it.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is NOT a component of medical asepsis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sterilization is surgical asepsis, not medical asepsis, which includes hand hygiene (A), isolation (C), and gloves (D) to reduce pathogens.
Question 4 of 5
To prevent aspiration in patients who are unable to swallow well, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Upright positioning prevents aspiration. Flat (A) or speed (C) increases risk, and liquids-only (D) isn’t always safe.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is a sign of dehydration in a patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dry mouth and skin indicate dehydration. Clear urine (A), energy (C), and normal BP (D) suggest hydration.