ATI LPN
Assessment Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the most appropriate intervention for a patient experiencing a fever?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tepid sponging and fluids cool and hydrate. Cold-only (A), blankets (C), or warmth (D) worsens fever.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is performing mouth care for an unconscious patient. To prevent aspiration, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Side-lying prevents aspiration. Toothbrushes (A), no suction (C), or excess water (D) risks choking.
Question 3 of 5
The best way to check the placement of a nasogastric (NG) tube before feeding is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aspirating and pH testing confirm gastric placement. BP (A), listening (C), or water (D) isn’t reliable.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is responsible for monitoring a patient's intake and output (I&O). Intake includes:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: All fluid sources (oral, IV, tube) count as intake. Mouth-only (A), IV-only (C), or solids (D) misses data.
Question 5 of 5
When performing oral care for an unconscious patient, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lateral prevents aspiration. Excess water (B), supine (C), or no cleaning (D) risks choking.