ATI LPN
Health Assessment in Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
When making an unoccupied bed, where would the nurse place a waterproof pad?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The waterproof pad goes over the bottom sheet (C) to protect the mattress while allowing the draw sheet to secure it and maintain patient comfort. Directly on the mattress (A) or beneath the draw sheet (B) is less practical, and over the top sheet (D) defeats its purpose.
Question 2 of 5
Respite care is best suited for
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Respite care provides temporary relief for informal caregivers (e.g., family members) to prevent burnout. It is not primarily for patients, specific relatives, or nurses, who have professional support systems.
Question 3 of 5
Neuropathic pain is life limiting illness can be managed by use of
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gabapentin (correct spelling) is a first-line treatment for neuropathic pain in palliative care due to its efficacy in nerve-related pain. Amitriptyline and carbamazepine are alternatives, but gabapentin is more commonly prioritized; Brufen (ibuprofen) is less effective for neuropathy.
Question 4 of 5
Which provides evidence-based support for the contribution that advanced practice nurses (APNs) make within healthcare?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Studies demonstrate that APNs have improved patient outcomes over those of physicians, including increased patient understanding and cooperation with treatments, supported by evidence-based research.
Question 5 of 5
An 80-year-old patient fell and fractured her hip and is in the hospital. Before the fall, the patient lived at home with her spouse and managed their activities of daily living (ADLs) very well. The hospital is ready to discharge the patient because the recommended length of stay in a hospital has been exceeded. However, she cannot walk or perform ADLs independently. She requires lengthy physical therapy and further monitoring of medications and both physical and mental status. To which type of facility should the patient be transferred?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A rehabilitation center provides skilled nursing care and therapy for patients expected to improve, such as this patient needing physical therapy to regain independence.