ATI LPN
Multiple Choice Questions on Vital Signs Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with impaired skin integrity. The most appropriate intervention is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring and care prevent worsening. Heat (A), no repositioning (C), or no cleaning (D) risks harm.
Question 2 of 5
Which part of the tympanic membrane is fibrous, largest, and where drainage tubes are inserted?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pars tensa is the largest, fibrous part of the eardrum where myringotomy tubes are placed.
Question 3 of 5
Where is the gallbladder located in relation to the liver?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The gallbladder sits on the inferior right lobe of the liver.
Question 4 of 5
Which position requires anesthesia administration and intubation to be performed on the patient's stretcher prior to final positioning?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prone positioning requires intubation on the stretcher for airway safety.
Question 5 of 5
What is the term used for the area beneath the fingernails that is cleaned with a pick during the surgical scrub?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Subungual refers to under the nails, a key area for scrub hygiene.