ATI LPN
Nursing Vital Signs Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse's primary responsibility when administering a bed bath is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dignity and comfort respect the patient. Speed (A), silence (C), or partial cleaning (D) compromises care.
Question 2 of 5
A primary goal of using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in healthcare is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PPE prevents infection spread. It doesn’t speed procedures (A), focus on comfort (C), or communication (D).
Question 3 of 5
A primary objective of basic nursing care for a patient with pressure ulcers is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clean, dry skin and repositioning heal ulcers. Massage (A) can worsen damage, no turning (C) increases pressure, and heat (D) risks burns.
Question 4 of 5
The most effective way to prevent cross-contamination in a healthcare setting is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hand hygiene prevents pathogen spread most effectively. Gloves (A), no touch (C), or disposables (D) aren’t as comprehensive.
Question 5 of 5
When providing hair care for a bedridden patient, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Protecting linens and ensuring comfort respects the patient. Ignoring preferences (A), daily shampoo (B), or dry hair (D) neglects care.