ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Vital Signs Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Nasal septum disruption is an indication for over usage of --
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cocaine (C) overuse causes nasal septum perforation due to vasoconstriction and tissue necrosis. Other substances (A, B, D) don’t typically affect the septum.
Question 2 of 5
A client with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is receiving an insulin infusion. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor most closely?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Insulin in DKA shifts potassium into cells, risking hypokalemia; thus, serum potassium (B) is monitored closely. Sodium (A) and BUN (C) are less urgent, and A1c (D) reflects long-term control.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a newborn 12 hours after birth. Which finding requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Yellowish skin (C) indicates jaundice, requiring urgent evaluation in a newborn under 24 hours. Heart rate (A), respiratory rate (B), and temperature (D) are within normal ranges.
Question 4 of 5
Which action for correction does the nurse expect to occur in the client who has a pH of 7.49?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A pH of 7.49 indicates alkalosis. The kidneys compensate by excreting H+ ions to lower pH. Reabsorbing bicarbonate (A) would worsen alkalosis. Increased respiratory rate (B) would increase CO2 loss worsening alkalosis. Decreased CO2 excretion (D) is a respiratory compensation not renal.
Question 5 of 5
Which action may the nurse safely delegate to an assistive personnel (AP) when caring for a client who has urinary incontinence?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assisting to the bathroom (D) is within AP scope. Instructing (A) assessing skin (B) and monitoring electrolytes (C) require nursing judgment.