ATI LPN
Health Assessment in Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
When assessing a patient's pulse, the nurse is checking for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulse assesses heart strength, rhythm, rate. BP (B), respiration (C), and temp (D) are separate.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
When applying a cold compress to a swollen area, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring and limiting prevents frostbite. Direct (A), long duration (C), or warm (D) risks harm.
Question 4 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 5 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.