ATI LPN
Assessment Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which procedure done on an eye with internal malfunction or loss of contents and no possible recovery of sight provides better mobility and cosmetic result with a prosthetic eye?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Evisceration removes eye contents, leaving the sclera for better prosthetic fit.
Question 2 of 5
A patient undergoes laminectomy. In the immediate post-operative period, the nurse should
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Post-laminectomy, the nurse prioritizes monitoring vital signs and neurological status (sensation and motor power of the feet) to detect spinal cord or nerve complications (D). Prone positioning (A) may be unsafe, ambulation (B) is premature, and bowel sounds (C) are not the immediate focus.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.