ATI LPN
Assessment Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following surgical needles is a solid bore (not hollow) type of needle?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Keith needles are solid, straight, and used for suturing.
Question 2 of 5
An obese client has returned to the unit after receiving sedation and electroconvulsive therapy. The nurse requests assistance moving the client from the stretcher to the bed. There are 2 people available to assist. Which of the following is the best method of transfer for this patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A sliding board (B) is safest for transferring an obese, sedated patient with limited assistance, minimizing strain and risk. Carry lift (A) is impractical, lift sheet (C) requires more staff, and hydraulic lift (D) is unnecessary with two helpers.
Question 3 of 5
Best time to check IOP?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Intraocular pressure (IOP) peaks in the early morning (A) due to diurnal variation, making it the best time for accurate assessment.
Question 4 of 5
In a client with chronic bronchitis, which sign would lead the nurse to suspect right-sided heart failure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Leg edema (D) indicates right-sided heart failure due to venous congestion from impaired right heart pumping, common in chronic bronchitis (cor pulmonale). Cyanosis (A) and crackles (B) are more pulmonary, and cough (C) is typical of bronchitis.
Question 5 of 5
A client has hypoxemia of pulmonary origin. What portion of arterial blood gas results is most useful in distinguishing acute respiratory distress syndrome from acute respiratory failure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: PaO2 (A) measures oxygenation; ARDS shows severe hypoxemia (low PaO2) despite oxygen therapy, unlike acute respiratory failure, which may involve CO2 retention (B) or pH changes (C).