ATI LPN
Nursing Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the MOST common cause of nasal polyps?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allergic rhinitis is the leading cause of nasal polyps due to chronic inflammation.
Question 2 of 5
Surgical skin preps for breast procedures for carcinoma should be performed vigorously and thoroughly to prevent postoperative surgical site infections in immunocompromised patients.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vigorous preps can damage skin, increasing infection risk; gentle, thorough preps are standard, even in immunocompromised patients.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.