ATI LPN
Nursing Health Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
When serving meals to a patient who is unable to feed themselves, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Upright positioning prevents aspiration. Speed (A) risks choking, any position (B) may be unsafe, and no assistance (D) neglects needs.
Question 2 of 5
When recording a patient's vital signs, the nurse should include:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vital signs (BP, pulse, temp, respiration) assess core health. Others (B, C, D) are additional, not routine vitals.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is an example of medical asepsis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Handwashing is medical asepsis to reduce pathogens. Sterilization (A), sterile gloves (C), and masks (D) are surgical asepsis.
Question 4 of 5
What is the most appropriate nursing action for a patient experiencing pain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing pain guides intervention. Waiting (A), no discussion (C), or blind meds (D) neglects care.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse should monitor for signs of shock, such as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Shock shows rapid pulse and cold, clammy skin from poor perfusion. High BP (A), energy (C), or warm skin (D) isn’t typical.