ATI LPN
Nursing Vital Signs Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Route of administration of BCG vaccine? (AIIMS Delhi 2011)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The BCG vaccine is administered intradermally (ID, B) to stimulate immunity against tuberculosis effectively.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected appendicitis. Which finding should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rebound tenderness in the right lower quadrant (B) is a classic sign of appendicitis (McBurney’s point). Pain relief with pressure (A) is atypical, bowel sounds (C) may vary, and fever (D) is usually moderate.
Question 3 of 5
A client with Parkinson’s disease is prescribed levodopa-carbidopa. Which side effect should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Levodopa-carbidopa causes orthostatic hypotension (B) due to dopamine effects on blood pressure. Appetite (A) isn’t affected, strength (C) and tremors (D) improve therapeutically.
Question 4 of 5
Which signs and symptoms in a client with a wound infection indicate to the nurse that the infection may have progressed from localized to systemic? Select one that apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fever (A) and elevated leukocytes (C) indicate systemic infection. Red wound edges (B) increased pain (D) and purulent exudate (E) are localized signs. Duration (F) alone does not confirm systemic spread.
Question 5 of 5
Assessment for which physiological consequence of impaired clotting does the nurse perform regularly to prevent harm for the client with a deep vein thrombosis of the calf?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulmonary embolus (A) is a life-threatening complication of DVT. Phlebitis (B) is less severe. Stroke (C) and MI (D) are unrelated to DVT.