ATI LPN
Health Assessment in Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
To prevent aspiration in patients with feeding tubes, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 30-45° upright prevents aspiration. Supine (A), speed (C), or no checks (D) risks complications.
Question 2 of 5
The main goal of deep breathing exercises for post-operative patients is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Breathing expands lungs, preventing pneumonia. Circulation (A), HR (C), or BP (D) isn’t the focus.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse should monitor a patient with an indwelling catheter for signs of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fever, foul urine, and cloudiness signal infection. Normal output (B), mobility (C), or clear urine (D) doesn’t indicate issues.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to give a bed bath to a bedridden patient. The first step is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gathering supplies and explaining prepares the patient. Feet first (B), linens (C), or uncovered (D) skips preparation.
Question 5 of 5
In medical asepsis, hand hygiene is performed:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hand hygiene at these times prevents spread. Infected-only (A), feeling-based (C), or blood-only (D) misses risks.