ATI LPN
Multiple Choice Questions on Vital Signs Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reviewing placement of an unfitted bottom sheet with nursing assistive personnel (NAP) assigned to make an unoccupied bed. What should the nurse include in this teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Placing the lower hem seam down and even with the mattress edge (A) ensures a smooth, secure fit. Mitering (B) is a technique, not placement; draw sheet (C) comes later; and top-first (D) is incorrect sequencing.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse assesses a client recovering from coronary artery bypass graft surgery in an inpatient rehabilitation unit. Which assessment would the nurse complete to evaluate the client's activity tolerance?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: duringand after activity (A) directly measure activity tolerance by assessing cardiovascular response. B C and D are relevant but not specific to tolerance.
Question 3 of 5
A person facing eminent death may cry often, become socially withdrawn, or become mute. This may be indicative of
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: These symptoms align with depression in Kübler-Ross’s stages of grief, where individuals facing death may exhibit sadness (crying), withdrawal, and reduced communication. Isolation is a cause or result, not a stage; bargaining involves negotiation, and anger manifests as frustration, not withdrawal.
Question 4 of 5
Essential components of palliative care include;
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Palliative care emphasizes effective communication (with patients/families), terminal care (end-of-life support), and bereavement planning (post-death support). Rehabilitation and research are less central.
Question 5 of 5
Which best explains why it is difficult for the profession to develop a definition of nursing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Constant changes in healthcare and nursing activities make it challenging to pin down a static definition, as nursing evolves with new roles, technologies, and practices.