ATI LPN
Health Assessment Questions for Nursing Practice Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which client report of pain would indicate to the nurse the possibility of persistent pain rather than acute pain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Persistent pain is often diffuse and hard to localize unlike acute pain which is typically well-defined. Pain starting immediately after an injury (B) and improving daily (D) suggest acute pain. Pain reminding the client to protect the area (C) can occur in both types but is less specific.
Question 2 of 5
Which statement by a client indicates to the nurse that additional teaching is needed to prevent harm from the risk for increased clotting?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Crossing legs (A) increases clotting risk by impairing circulation. Hydration (B) movement (C) and reporting symptoms (D) are correct actions to reduce clotting risk.
Question 3 of 5
A person is likely to have stools that are hard and difficult to pass when:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Delaying defecation (D) leads to harder stools due to water reabsorption. Natural foods (A) typically promote regularity heavy fluids (B) are unrelated and carbohydrates (C) do not directly cause constipation.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
For a surgical bed, why is the linen formed into a triangle and fanfolded away from the side on which the patient will be transferred?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fanfolding linen away from the transfer side (C) keeps it clear, facilitating a safe and efficient patient transfer. Protecting from soiling (A) or maintaining toe pleats (B) is secondary, and tautness (D) is unrelated.