ATI LPN
Nursing Health Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which nursing activities represent direct care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Direct care involves personal interaction between the nurse and clients, such as giving medications, unlike indirect care activities like documentation or assignments.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 of 5
The lithotomy position is most commonly used for:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lithotomy (legs elevated, apart) is for gynecological access. It’s not for respiratory (A), rectal (B), or cardiac (D) care.