ATI LPN
ATI Vital Signs Test 58 Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The fever process is characterized by the rise of body temperature
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: During fever, the hypothalamic set point rises, causing heat production (e.g., shivering) to exceed heat dissipation (e.g., vasoconstriction), elevating body temperature until the new set point is reached. Balance or increased dissipation occurs during defervescence, not the rise.
Question 2 of 5
Medical asepsis refers to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Medical asepsis reduces pathogen spread (e.g., handwashing), unlike sterilization (A) of surgical asepsis. It’s not surgery-specific (C) and includes hygiene (D).
Question 3 of 5
Which position is appropriate for a patient receiving a rectal lavage?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sims’ allows rectal access and drainage. Supine (B) and prone (C) limit access, lithotomy (D) is gynecological.
Question 4 of 5
The use of 'surgical asepsis' is important during:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Surgical asepsis (sterility) is critical for dressing changes to prevent infection, not handwashing (A), meals (C), or oral meds (D).
Question 5 of 5
To ensure proper nutrition in a bedridden patient, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Balanced diet and assistance ensure nutrition. Speed (A) risks aspiration, limiting intake (C) or preferences (D) neglects needs.