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Nursing Vital Signs Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
Before opening any supplies for delivery to the sterile field, what must be verified?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intact packaging ensures sterility of supplies.
Question 3 of 5
Cellulitis on the floor of mouth is known as...???
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cellulitis on the floor of the mouth is specifically termed Ludwig’s angina (Angina Ludovici), a serious infection involving the submandibular space. Stomatitis (A) refers to oral mucosa inflammation, glossitis (B) to tongue inflammation, and angina pectoris (C) to cardiac chest pain, none of which match this condition.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer an I.M. injection in a client with a spinal cord injury that has resulted in paraplegia. Which of the following muscles is best site for the injection in this case?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In paraplegia, lower body muscles (C, D) are paralyzed, making the deltoid (A) the best site for IM injections due to its accessibility and intact muscle mass. Dorsal gluteal (B) is avoided due to risk of sciatic nerve injury.
Question 5 of 5
The client is brought to the emergency department due to drug poisoning. Which of the following nursing interventions is most effective in the management of the client’s condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Activated charcoal (B) is most effective for poisoning as it adsorbs toxins in the GI tract, reducing absorption. Gastric lavage (A) is less common now, cathartics (C) hasten elimination but don’t bind toxins, and milk (D) is ineffective.