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Fundamentals of Nursing Vital Signs NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Intermittent fever is common in
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intermittent fever, with spikes followed by normal temperatures, is characteristic of malaria (D) due to periodic parasite release. Influenza (A) and sepsis (C) cause more sustained fevers; typhoid (B) has a stepwise pattern.
Question 2 of 5
The vital signs commonly recorded by nurses include:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vital signs—pulse, respiration, temp, BP—reflect core status. Others (A, C, D) are assessments, not routine vitals.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse assessing a patient's pulse is primarily checking for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pulse assessment checks heart rate and rhythm. BP (A), respiration (C), and temp (D) are separate vitals.
Question 4 of 5
When providing care to an unconscious patient, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hygiene and oral care prevent complications. Ignoring hygiene (A), feeding-only (B), or no repositioning (D) risks neglect.
Question 5 of 5
When a nurse is repositioning a patient to prevent bedsores, they should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Every 2 hours prevents sores by relieving pressure. Longer (B, C) or complaint-based (D) increases risk.