ATI LPN
Health Assessment Questions for Nursing Practice Questions
Question 1 of 5
World Cancer day is ...?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: World Cancer Day is February 4 (C), focusing on cancer awareness and prevention.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a nasogastric tube in place for decompression. Which action should the nurse take if the tube becomes occluded?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Flushing with 30 mL of sterile saline (A) clears an occluded NG tube safely. Repositioning (B) won’t unclog it, removal (C) is unnecessary, and increasing suction (D) risks injury.
Question 3 of 5
Which client report of pain would indicate to the nurse the possibility of persistent pain rather than acute pain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Persistent pain is often diffuse and hard to localize unlike acute pain which is typically well-defined. Pain starting immediately after an injury (B) and improving daily (D) suggest acute pain. Pain reminding the client to protect the area (C) can occur in both types but is less specific.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
Which statement by a client indicates to the nurse that additional teaching is needed to prevent harm from the risk for increased clotting?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Crossing legs (A) increases clotting risk by impairing circulation. Hydration (B) movement (C) and reporting symptoms (D) are correct actions to reduce clotting risk.