ATI LPN
Health Assessment in Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Why is palliative care the best care for a terminal illness?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Palliative care focuses on improving quality of life through symptom management for terminal patients. A B and C do not reflect the primary goal of palliative care which is patient-centered comfort and support.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse assesses a client who is admitted to the inpatient rehabilitation unit with hip problems. The client asks, 'Why are you asking about my bowels and bladder?' How would the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Band D are relevant but secondary to functional assessment.
Question 3 of 5
Respite care is best suited for
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Respite care provides temporary relief for informal caregivers (e.g., family members) to prevent burnout. It is not primarily for patients, specific relatives, or nurses, who have professional support systems.
Question 4 of 5
Neuropathic pain is life limiting illness can be managed by use of
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gabapentin (correct spelling) is a first-line treatment for neuropathic pain in palliative care due to its efficacy in nerve-related pain. Amitriptyline and carbamazepine are alternatives, but gabapentin is more commonly prioritized; Brufen (ibuprofen) is less effective for neuropathy.
Question 5 of 5
Which provides evidence-based support for the contribution that advanced practice nurses (APNs) make within healthcare?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Studies demonstrate that APNs have improved patient outcomes over those of physicians, including increased patient understanding and cooperation with treatments, supported by evidence-based research.