ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Vital Signs NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
When a nurse is repositioning a patient to prevent bedsores, they should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Every 2 hours prevents sores by relieving pressure. Longer (B, C) or complaint-based (D) increases risk.
Question 5 of 5
The purpose of a cold compress is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cold reduces swelling and pain via vasoconstriction. It doesn’t increase circulation (B), prevent clots (C), or relax muscles (D).