ATI LPN
Nursing Vital Signs Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 5
Assessment for which physiological consequence of impaired clotting does the nurse perform regularly to prevent harm for the client with a deep vein thrombosis of the calf?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulmonary embolus (A) is a life-threatening complication of DVT. Phlebitis (B) is less severe. Stroke (C) and MI (D) are unrelated to DVT.
Question 3 of 5
Medication administered TDS is given how many times a day?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: TDS (ter die sumendum) means three times a day. Options A C and D represent once twice and four times a day respectively.
Question 4 of 5
When evaluating an elderly client's blood pressure (BP) of 146/78 mmHg
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Comparing the reading to defined standards (e.g. hypertension guidelines) is the first step to determine if BP is normal or elevated. B C and D are secondary steps after initial evaluation.
Question 5 of 5
Which action ensures that a patient will not have unnecessary pain during a linen change?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering an analgesic 30-60 minutes prior (C) proactively manages pain, allowing the bed change to proceed safely. Discontinuing (A) or postponing (D) may neglect hygiene needs, and explaining (B) doesn’t address pain directly.