ATI LPN
Nursing Vital Signs Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Before opening any supplies for delivery to the sterile field, what must be verified?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intact packaging ensures sterility of supplies.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer an I.M. injection in a client with a spinal cord injury that has resulted in paraplegia. Which of the following muscles is best site for the injection in this case?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In paraplegia, lower body muscles (C, D) are paralyzed, making the deltoid (A) the best site for IM injections due to its accessibility and intact muscle mass. Dorsal gluteal (B) is avoided due to risk of sciatic nerve injury.
Question 3 of 5
The client is brought to the emergency department due to drug poisoning. Which of the following nursing interventions is most effective in the management of the client’s condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Activated charcoal (B) is most effective for poisoning as it adsorbs toxins in the GI tract, reducing absorption. Gastric lavage (A) is less common now, cathartics (C) hasten elimination but don’t bind toxins, and milk (D) is ineffective.
Question 4 of 5
A resident is on a bladder retraining program. The nurse aide can expect the resident to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bladder retraining involves a scheduled toileting plan (D) to regain control. Fluid restriction (A) hinders retraining, briefs (B) are temporary, and catheters (C) contradict the goal.
Question 5 of 5
The cardiac marker which is elevated soon after MI is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Troponin-T (A) rises within 3-4 hours post-MI, making it an early and specific marker. Myoglobin (D) rises earlier but is less specific, CK-MB (B) peaks later, and LDH (C) is even later.