ATI LPN
Health Assessment Questions for Nursing Practice Questions
Question 1 of 5
When making a surgical bed, why does the nurse avoid shaking the linen being removed from the bed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Shaking linen disperses microorganisms into the air, contaminating the environment and the nurse’s uniform. This is a key infection control principle in surgical bed-making. Other options (A, C, D) are secondary or incorrect.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse delegates the ambulation of an older adult client to a nursing assistant. Which statement would the nurse include when delegating this task?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: within an assistant’s scope. A neglects safety B involves teaching (nurse’s role)and D requires assessment.
Question 3 of 5
Hospice care compares with palliative care because they both address
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Both hospice and palliative care focus on symptom management for patients with terminal illnesses, prioritizing comfort over cure. The other options misalign with their shared non-curative philosophy.
Question 4 of 5
Which is an example of an illness-prevention activity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering immunization for HPV is an example of illness prevention because it actively prevents a specific disease (HPV infection) before it occurs, aligning with the definition of illness-prevention activities.
Question 5 of 5
Which is the biggest disadvantage of having nursing assistive personnel (NAP) assist nurses in practice?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Making decisions based on another's information is the greatest drawback because of the potential for negatively affecting patient care if the information is incorrect, posing risks to patient safety.