ATI LPN
Health Assessment Questions for Nursing Practice Questions
Question 1 of 5
The suturing technique MOST appropriate for wounds likely to become infected or suffer potential stress is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Interrupted sutures allow drainage and resist stress better than continuous ones.
Question 2 of 5
A client receives a painkiller. Thirty minutes later, the nurse asks the client if the pain is relieved. Which step of the nursing process the nurse is using?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking about pain relief evaluates the effectiveness of the painkiller (D). Assessment (A) gathers data, diagnosis (B) identifies problems, and implementation (C) is the action taken.
Question 3 of 5
Which organ in the body always receives the most percentage of blood (% cardiac output) flow? (AIIMS, ME, BPSC)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The lungs receive 100% of cardiac output (D) via pulmonary circulation for oxygenation. Other organs (A, B, C) receive fractions of the total output.
Question 4 of 5
When instructing the client diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism about diet, the nurse should stress the importance of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hyperparathyroidism increases calcium levels, risking kidney stones; forcing fluids (C) helps flush calcium and prevent stones. Fluid restriction (A) worsens this, and sodium (B) or potassium (D) aren’t primary concerns.
Question 5 of 5
Glomerulonephritis is the complication of impetigo due to...?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis follows Streptococcus (A) infection (e.g., impetigo), causing immune-mediated kidney damage. Other bacteria (B, C, D) are less commonly implicated.