ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Vital Signs NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The following options for measuring pulse are inappropriate
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Resting for 20 minutes when a patient is emotional (C) is appropriate to ensure an accurate baseline pulse, not inappropriate. Measuring heart and pulse rates simultaneously for a short pulse (A) or using heart rate for weak pulses (B) are correct. Using the thumb (D) risks confusing the nurse’s pulse with the patient’s and is inappropriate.
Question 2 of 5
The main purpose of infection prevention in a healthcare setting is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Infection prevention protects all—patients, staff, visitors—not just workers (A), surgical cases (C), or communicable diseases (D).
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.