ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Vital Signs Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is planning care for a client with pneumococcal pneumonia. Which of the following would be most effective in removing respiratory secretions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing fluid intake to 3000 cc/day thins secretions, aiding their removal in pneumonia (B). Cough suppressants (A) hinder clearance, bathroom privileges (C) don’t address secretions, and physiotherapy (D) is less effective without hydration.
Question 2 of 5
The stool guaiac test (gFOBT) for the detection of...?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The guaiac test (gFOBT) detects occult blood in stool, commonly used to screen for colorectal carcinoma (D). Piles (A), ulcers (B), and obstruction (C) may cause bleeding but are not the primary focus.
Question 3 of 5
In the emergency department, the nurse is caring for a client with type 1 diabetes who was brought in by ambulance after losing consciousness. Upon assessment, the client’s breath was noted to be fruity. Which of the following ABG results would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fruity breath and unconsciousness in type 1 diabetes suggest diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a metabolic acidosis. pH 7.28, normal PCO2, and low HCO3 (B) indicate uncompensated acidosis. Other options reflect alkalosis (A), normal (C), or respiratory acidosis (D).
Question 4 of 5
The most severe expressions of alcohol withdrawal syndrome?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Delirium tremens (D) is the most severe alcohol withdrawal state, with hallucinations and seizures. Other terms (A, B, C) are unrelated or fictitious.
Question 5 of 5
Nasal septum disruption is an indication for over usage of --
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cocaine (C) overuse causes nasal septum perforation due to vasoconstriction and tissue necrosis. Other substances (A, B, D) don’t typically affect the septum.