ATI LPN
Nursing Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Tissue trauma is minimized by using which type of suture-needle combination?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Swaged (eyeless) needles reduce trauma by eliminating threading friction.
Question 2 of 5
Which structure of the eye is the thin, transparent lining of the inner surface of the eyelid and covers the sclera?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The conjunctiva lines the eyelid and sclera, unlike the others.
Question 3 of 5
To remove soft contact lenses from the eyes of an unconscious patient the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The safest method to remove soft contact lenses from an unconscious patient is to pinch the lens gently and slide it off the cornea (B). Suction cups (A) are for rigid lenses, dry cotton balls (C) risk corneal damage, and blink reflex stimulation (D) is ineffective in unconscious patients.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is to collect a sputum specimen from a client. The best time to collect this specimen is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sputum accumulates overnight, making early morning collection (C) ideal for a concentrated sample. Other times (A, B, D) yield less reliable specimens.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a group of clients. The nurse knows that which of the following clients is at risk for fluid volume deficit? (DHA)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A colostomy bag (D) increases fluid loss via stool, risking deficit. Cirrhosis (A) and CHF (C) cause fluid retention, and kidney dysfunction (B) may reduce output but not necessarily deficit.