ATI LPN
Health Assessment Questions for Nursing Practice Questions
Question 1 of 5
When instructing the client diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism about diet, the nurse should stress the importance of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hyperparathyroidism increases calcium levels, risking kidney stones; forcing fluids (C) helps flush calcium and prevent stones. Fluid restriction (A) worsens this, and sodium (B) or potassium (D) aren’t primary concerns.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse administers furosemide (Lasix) to treat a client with heart failure. Which adverse effect must the nurse watch for most carefully?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Furosemide, a potassium-wasting diuretic, risks hypokalemia (C), which can cause arrhythmias. It lowers BP (not A), reduces volume (not B), and may lower sodium (not D).
Question 3 of 5
World Cancer day is ...?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: World Cancer Day is February 4 (C), focusing on cancer awareness and prevention.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted with an acute exacerbation. Which oxygen delivery method should the nurse expect to use for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: COPD patients require low-flow oxygen like a nasal cannula at 2 L/min (B) to avoid suppressing hypoxic drive. High-flow options (A, D) risk CO2 retention, and Venturi (C) is precise but not initial.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a nasogastric tube in place for decompression. Which action should the nurse take if the tube becomes occluded?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Flushing with 30 mL of sterile saline (A) clears an occluded NG tube safely. Repositioning (B) won’t unclog it, removal (C) is unnecessary, and increasing suction (D) risks injury.