ATI HEALTH ASSESSMENT
PRACTICE TEST 2024/2025
[DATE]
[COMPANY NAME]
[Company address]
,A nurse is performing a physical assessment of a client who has reported abdominal
tenderness. Which action should the nurse take?
Palpate the tender areas of the abdomen last
The cleint relorted abdominal tenderness. So rhe nurse should palpate tender areas last
because tense muscles make the assessment mkre difficult for the client
The nurse is preparing to assess a newly admitted client. Which pieces of equipment
does the nurse need to begin the inspection part of the physical examination?
Penlight
Tape measure
Tongue depressor
A nurse has just received report on a newly admitted clement who reports abdominal
tenderness in the lower right quadrant. What is the first step the nurse should perform
during the abdominal assessment?
Inspection
A nurse has just received report on a newly admitted client who speaks a different
language than the nurse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to assist
with the effectiveness with the client during the initial assessment process?
Request assistance from an interpreter during the assessment
A nurse is performing a pre-admission assessment in a client and employs the use of
nonverbal and verbal communication. Which of the following actions demonstrates the
use of a nonverbal communication technique by the nurse?
Maintain a fair distance between self and client
,A nurse has performed pre-operative care on a client and is transferring the client to the
surgical holding area when the client states, "I have changed my mind; I do not want to
have this surgery." Which ethical principal is the client using?
Autonomy
A nurse is preparing to perform a physical examination on a client. Which intervention
should the nurse perform to ensure client privacy?
Do not expose any more of the client's body than required at a time.
A nurse is preparing to perform palpation on a client during a physical assessment.
Which finding is the nurse assessing during palpation?
Skin temperature, moisture, and abnormalities
A nurse is performing auscultation during a client's physical assessment. Which of the
following tools should the nurse use for this pet of the assessment?
Stethoscope
A nurse is preparing to irrigate the client's leg wound. Which pieces id personal
protection equipment should the nurse wear while performing this task?
Goggles
N95 mask
Gloves
Gown
Surgical cap
, A nurse in the emergency department has received report on a child who has a
laceration to the right calf. Which step of the nursing process should the nurse perform
first?
Assessment
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A nurse is completing documentation in a client's medical record. Which action should
the nurse take?
Record the client's most recent assessment results
A nurse is assisting a client with ambulating around the nurses' station. Which step of
the nursing process is the nurse performing?
Implementation
A nurse is caring for a client who is crying and appears upset after receiving news that
they will need to have a surgical procedure. Which action should the nurse take to
display empathy towards the client?
Put themselves in the client's situation to understand the client's anxiety.
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
A nurse is performing an assessment on a client. The client states, "I have a dry cough
every morning when I wake up." Which is the type of data the nurse is collecting?
Subjective data
PRACTICE TEST 2024/2025
[DATE]
[COMPANY NAME]
[Company address]
,A nurse is performing a physical assessment of a client who has reported abdominal
tenderness. Which action should the nurse take?
Palpate the tender areas of the abdomen last
The cleint relorted abdominal tenderness. So rhe nurse should palpate tender areas last
because tense muscles make the assessment mkre difficult for the client
The nurse is preparing to assess a newly admitted client. Which pieces of equipment
does the nurse need to begin the inspection part of the physical examination?
Penlight
Tape measure
Tongue depressor
A nurse has just received report on a newly admitted clement who reports abdominal
tenderness in the lower right quadrant. What is the first step the nurse should perform
during the abdominal assessment?
Inspection
A nurse has just received report on a newly admitted client who speaks a different
language than the nurse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to assist
with the effectiveness with the client during the initial assessment process?
Request assistance from an interpreter during the assessment
A nurse is performing a pre-admission assessment in a client and employs the use of
nonverbal and verbal communication. Which of the following actions demonstrates the
use of a nonverbal communication technique by the nurse?
Maintain a fair distance between self and client
,A nurse has performed pre-operative care on a client and is transferring the client to the
surgical holding area when the client states, "I have changed my mind; I do not want to
have this surgery." Which ethical principal is the client using?
Autonomy
A nurse is preparing to perform a physical examination on a client. Which intervention
should the nurse perform to ensure client privacy?
Do not expose any more of the client's body than required at a time.
A nurse is preparing to perform palpation on a client during a physical assessment.
Which finding is the nurse assessing during palpation?
Skin temperature, moisture, and abnormalities
A nurse is performing auscultation during a client's physical assessment. Which of the
following tools should the nurse use for this pet of the assessment?
Stethoscope
A nurse is preparing to irrigate the client's leg wound. Which pieces id personal
protection equipment should the nurse wear while performing this task?
Goggles
N95 mask
Gloves
Gown
Surgical cap
, A nurse in the emergency department has received report on a child who has a
laceration to the right calf. Which step of the nursing process should the nurse perform
first?
Assessment
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
A nurse is completing documentation in a client's medical record. Which action should
the nurse take?
Record the client's most recent assessment results
A nurse is assisting a client with ambulating around the nurses' station. Which step of
the nursing process is the nurse performing?
Implementation
A nurse is caring for a client who is crying and appears upset after receiving news that
they will need to have a surgical procedure. Which action should the nurse take to
display empathy towards the client?
Put themselves in the client's situation to understand the client's anxiety.
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
A nurse is performing an assessment on a client. The client states, "I have a dry cough
every morning when I wake up." Which is the type of data the nurse is collecting?
Subjective data
