ATI LPN
Nursing Health Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which is an important reason nursing organizations think it is important to develop a definition of nursing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nursing organization leaders think it is important to develop a definition of nursing to bring value and understanding to the profession, differentiate nursing activities from those of other health professionals, and help student nurses understand expectations.
Question 2 of 5
When taking frequent vital signs on a postoperative patient, the NAP uses an electronic blood pressure machine and obtains a blood pressure of 188/70 mm Hg. She appropriately notifies the nurse of the value, and the nurse checks the patient. The patient is awake and alert and offers no complaints. The nurse uses a stethoscope and obtains a blood pressure of 112/80 mm Hg. How does the nurse explain the difference in values?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A cuff that is too small overestimates BP (188/70 vs. 112/80) because it requires more pressure to compress the artery, leading to falsely high readings. A loose cuff or one over clothing typically underestimates BP; a large cuff might slightly underestimate but not to this degree.
Question 3 of 5
The narrative of physiological changes in the pulse is wrong
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Men do not universally have faster pulses than women of the same age (D); pulse rate varies individually and is not consistently gender-specific. Resting/sleep slows pulse (A), aging may slow it (B), and emotion increases it (C)—all are correct.
Question 4 of 5
The main principle of body mechanics in nursing is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Proper body mechanics align the body to reduce strain and prevent injury to nurse and patient. Ignoring technique (A), comfort (C), or prioritizing speed (D) increases risk.
Question 5 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.