ATI LPN
ATI Vital Signs Test 58 Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The hormone responsible for a positive pregnancy test (UPT) is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) (C) is produced by the placenta and detected in urine pregnancy tests. Estrogen (A), progesterone (B), and FSH (D) are not specific markers.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following types of immunoglobulins does not cross the barrier between mother and infant in the womb?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IgM (B) does not cross the placenta due to its large size; only IgG crosses. IgA (A) is in breast milk, IgD (C) and IgE (D) have specific roles but don’t cross prenatally.
Question 3 of 5
A confirmational test for gestational diabetes?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The glucose tolerance test (C) confirms gestational diabetes by measuring glucose response, the gold standard. Fasting sugar (A) and urine sugar (B) are screening tools.
Question 4 of 5
In adults, normal endotracheal suction pressure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Normal endotracheal suction pressure in adults is 70-140 mm Hg (B) to safely remove secretions without trauma.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a chest tube following a thoracotomy. Which finding requires immediate intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber (A) indicates an air leak, requiring immediate intervention. Fluctuation (B) is normal, 50 mL/hour drainage (C) is acceptable, and no crepitus (D) is expected.