ATI LPN
Health Assessment Questions for Nursing Practice Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which topics are most relevant for the nurse to include when teaching a client about cancer prevention from impaired cellular regulation? Select one that apply..
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sunscreen (A) quitting tobacco (C) regular exercise (D) reduce cancer risk. Low-fiber high-fat diets (B) increase risk.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse delegates the ambulation of an older adult client to a nursing assistant. Which statement would the nurse include when delegating this task?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: within an assistant’s scope. A neglects safety B involves teaching (nurse’s role)and D requires assessment.