ATI LPN
Nursing Vital Signs Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client with B negative blood requires a blood transfusion during surgery. If no B negative blood is available, the client should be transfused with:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: O negative blood (C) is the universal donor, safe when B negative isn’t available, as it lacks antigens to cause reactions. Other options (A, B, D) risk incompatibility.
Question 2 of 5
The nursing care plan for a client with decreased adrenal function should include
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Limiting visitors (C) reduces stress on adrenal glands in adrenal insufficiency, preventing an addisonian crisis. Activity (A) increases stress, isolation (B) is unnecessary, and constipation (D) is secondary.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected appendicitis. Which finding should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rebound tenderness in the right lower quadrant (B) is a classic sign of appendicitis (McBurney’s point). Pain relief with pressure (A) is atypical, bowel sounds (C) may vary, and fever (D) is usually moderate.
Question 4 of 5
A client with Parkinson’s disease is prescribed levodopa-carbidopa. Which side effect should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Levodopa-carbidopa causes orthostatic hypotension (B) due to dopamine effects on blood pressure. Appetite (A) isn’t affected, strength (C) and tremors (D) improve therapeutically.
Question 5 of 5
Which signs and symptoms in a client with a wound infection indicate to the nurse that the infection may have progressed from localized to systemic? Select one that apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fever (A) and elevated leukocytes (C) indicate systemic infection. Red wound edges (B) increased pain (D) and purulent exudate (E) are localized signs. Duration (F) alone does not confirm systemic spread.