ATI LPN
Nursing Vital Signs Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A key principle of infection control in nursing is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Appropriate PPE prevents spread. Limited gloves (A), selective washing (C), or no disinfection (D) risks infection.
Question 2 of 5
The most appropriate action for a nurse when a patient reports severe pain is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing guides intervention. Ignoring (A), normalizing (C), or delaying (D) neglects care.
Question 3 of 5
The best time to assess a patient's skin for breakdown is during:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bathing allows full skin inspection. Feeding (A), dressing (C), or meds (D) limits visibility.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting a patient who has a Foley catheter. The correct procedure is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Below-bladder, kink-free ensures drainage. Above (A), no checks (C), or daily removal (D) risks issues.
Question 5 of 5
When caring for a patient with a wound, the nurse's priority is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sterile technique and monitoring prevent infection. Heat (A), rare changes (C), or exposure (D) risks complications.