ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Vital Signs Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A dull percussion is noted over the symphysis pubis, it may indicate
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dull percussion over the symphysis pubis suggests a distended bladder (D) due to fluid accumulation. PID (A), prostatitis (B), and peritonitis (C) typically don’t cause this finding.
Question 2 of 5
In the emergency department, the nurse is caring for a client with type 1 diabetes who was brought in by ambulance after losing consciousness. Upon assessment, the client’s breath was noted to be fruity. Which of the following ABG results would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fruity breath and unconsciousness in type 1 diabetes suggest diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a metabolic acidosis. pH 7.28, normal PCO2, and low HCO3 (B) indicate uncompensated acidosis. Other options reflect alkalosis (A), normal (C), or respiratory acidosis (D).
Question 3 of 5
The most severe expressions of alcohol withdrawal syndrome?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Delirium tremens (D) is the most severe alcohol withdrawal state, with hallucinations and seizures. Other terms (A, B, C) are unrelated or fictitious.
Question 4 of 5
Nasal septum disruption is an indication for over usage of --
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cocaine (C) overuse causes nasal septum perforation due to vasoconstriction and tissue necrosis. Other substances (A, B, D) don’t typically affect the septum.
Question 5 of 5
A client undergoes hip-pinning surgery (DHS) to treat an intertrochanteric fracture of the right hip. The nurse should include which intervention in the postoperative plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A pillow between the legs (B) maintains abduction, preventing dislocation post-hip pinning. ROM (A) risks displacement, turning (C) may be limited, and semi-Fowler’s (D) is less specific.