ATI LPN
Nursing Vital Signs Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Cellulitis on the floor of mouth is known as...???
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cellulitis on the floor of the mouth is specifically termed Ludwig’s angina (Angina Ludovici), a serious infection involving the submandibular space. Stomatitis (A) refers to oral mucosa inflammation, glossitis (B) to tongue inflammation, and angina pectoris (C) to cardiac chest pain, none of which match this condition.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A client with B negative blood requires a blood transfusion during surgery. If no B negative blood is available, the client should be transfused with:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: O negative blood (C) is the universal donor, safe when B negative isn’t available, as it lacks antigens to cause reactions. Other options (A, B, D) risk incompatibility.