ATI LPN
Health Assessment Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The tensile strength of suture material should equal the tensile strength of the tissue into which suture is placed.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Matching tensile strength ensures sutures hold tissue without tearing or breaking, optimizing healing.
Question 2 of 5
Which maneuver might be performed by the surgical technologist during a cesarean section to aid in the delivery as the surgeon gently manipulates the head of the fetus out of the uterus?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fundal pressure assists fetal head delivery in C-sections.
Question 3 of 5
Which type of surgical drape is designed to expose small anatomical structures such as the eyes and ears?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aperture drapes have small openings for precise exposure.
Question 4 of 5
What do Broviac and Hickman catheters do?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: These catheters monitor central venous pressure and deliver meds/fluids.
Question 5 of 5
Whilst recovering from surgery a patient develops deep vein thrombosis. The sign that would indicate this complication to the nurse would be:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: DVT presents with localized warmth, tenderness, and swelling due to venous obstruction and inflammation (D). Claudication (A) is arterial, pitting edema (B) is nonspecific, and pain on leg raising (C) is less typical than warmth and tenderness.