ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Vital Signs NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with hypertension about dietary modifications. Which food should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Canned soups (C) are high in sodium, worsening hypertension. Fresh fruits (A), whole grains (B), and lean meats (D) are heart-healthy options.
Question 2 of 5
With which client health problem does the nurse try to prevent harm by remaining alert for the potential of reduced clotting?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cirrhosis impairs liver function reducing clotting factor production and increasing bleeding risk. Atrial fibrillation (A) increases clotting risk not bleeding. Bone fracture (B) and elevated glucose (D) do not directly affect clotting.
Question 3 of 5
Which nursing assessment finding for a client with fluid volume excess supports the continued presence of this condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased blood pressure (B) indicates fluid volume excess. Weak pulses (A) and poor turgor (D) suggest dehydration. Decreased heart rate (C) is unrelated.
Question 4 of 5
A grandmother taking care of a newborn whose mother has just passed away of AIDS decides to breast feed the baby
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wet nursing refers to breastfeeding by someone other than the mother typically when the mother is unavailable. Foster care (A) is legal guardianship dry nursing (C) is not a recognized term and tender loving care (D) is not specific to breastfeeding.
Question 5 of 5
Osmosis is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Osmosis is the movement of solvent (water) across a semi-permeable membrane from low to high solute concentration to balance concentrations. B is diffusion C is filtration and D is active transport.