ATI Health Asses: Intro to health
assessment questions and answers with
solutions 2025/2026
Select the action the PN participates in with the nursing process.
A) Assist the RN with collecting data from the client
B) Perform a comprehensive assessment on the clients
C) Develop the client care plan using your best judgement
D) Analyze the objective data from the client - ANSWER A) Assist the RN
with collecting data from the client
Rationale: The PN may assist the RN with data collection and other tasks
that are delegated
What does HIPAA refer to?
A) Health Information Privacy Account Act
B) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
C) Health Insurance Paper Account Act
D) Health Information Portability and Accountability Act - ANSWER B)
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act created in 1996
, Therapeutic communication involves which of the following? (select all
that apply).
A) Touch
B) Open-ended questions
C) Sharing your own personal experiences with the client
D) If the client speaks a different language than the nurse, finding
someone in the facility that speaks their language - ANSWER A) Touch
Rationale: Touch shows empathy for the client and is part of therapeutic
communication. Be sure to obtain permission from the client.
B) Open-ended questions
Rationale: Open-ended questions are a tool for therapeutic
communication the nurse may use
Which of the following techniques is used with palpation?
A) Palpate the tender areas before other areas
B) Use short, quick taps with palpation
C) Use the palmar side of the hands or the pads of the fingers
D) Use the stethoscope during palpation - ANSWER C) Use the palmar
side of the hands or the pads of the fingers
assessment questions and answers with
solutions 2025/2026
Select the action the PN participates in with the nursing process.
A) Assist the RN with collecting data from the client
B) Perform a comprehensive assessment on the clients
C) Develop the client care plan using your best judgement
D) Analyze the objective data from the client - ANSWER A) Assist the RN
with collecting data from the client
Rationale: The PN may assist the RN with data collection and other tasks
that are delegated
What does HIPAA refer to?
A) Health Information Privacy Account Act
B) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
C) Health Insurance Paper Account Act
D) Health Information Portability and Accountability Act - ANSWER B)
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act created in 1996
, Therapeutic communication involves which of the following? (select all
that apply).
A) Touch
B) Open-ended questions
C) Sharing your own personal experiences with the client
D) If the client speaks a different language than the nurse, finding
someone in the facility that speaks their language - ANSWER A) Touch
Rationale: Touch shows empathy for the client and is part of therapeutic
communication. Be sure to obtain permission from the client.
B) Open-ended questions
Rationale: Open-ended questions are a tool for therapeutic
communication the nurse may use
Which of the following techniques is used with palpation?
A) Palpate the tender areas before other areas
B) Use short, quick taps with palpation
C) Use the palmar side of the hands or the pads of the fingers
D) Use the stethoscope during palpation - ANSWER C) Use the palmar
side of the hands or the pads of the fingers
