ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Vital Signs Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The most effective way to assess a patient's fluid balance is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weight and I&O track balance accurately. Estimation (B), limits (C), or no records (D) misses data.
Question 2 of 5
When administering a bed bath, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Part-by-part maintains privacy and warmth. Full exposure (A), cold (C), or no talk (D) neglects care.
Question 3 of 5
To prevent aspiration in patients with a feeding tube, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 30-45° elevation prevents aspiration. Flat (A), speed (C), or no checks (D) increases risk.
Question 4 of 5
The patient undergoing laparotomy should be prepped:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prepping from the incision outward prevents contamination from less clean peripheral areas.
Question 5 of 5
Suture gauge can range from #5 (being the smallest) to 11-0 (being the heaviest) diameter.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Suture gauge is reversed: #5 is heavy, 11-0 is fine (smallest). The statement incorrectly assigns sizes.