ATI LPN
Nursing Vital Signs Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The best time to assess a patient's skin for breakdown is during:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bathing allows full skin inspection. Feeding (A), dressing (C), or meds (D) limits visibility.
Question 2 of 5
When caring for a patient with a wound, the nurse's priority is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sterile technique and monitoring prevent infection. Heat (A), rare changes (C), or exposure (D) risks complications.
Question 3 of 5
When administering oral medications, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Swallowing check prevents choking. All at once (B), no history (C), or lying (D) risks harm.
Question 4 of 5
A continuous suturing technique that places sutures in the endothelial layer of the skin in short, lateral throws is called a:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Subcuticular sutures are continuous, placed in the dermis for cosmetic closure, unlike the others.
Question 5 of 5
The legs of a patient being placed in the lithotomy position should be raised and lowered slowly and simultaneously by two unsterile personnel.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Slow, simultaneous movement by two people prevents hip injury and maintains circulation in lithotomy positioning.