ATI LPN
Multiple Choice Questions on Vital Signs Questions
Question 1 of 4
The nurse wants to find out if the patient has tenderness or pain in a part of the body
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Palpation is the correct technique for assessing tenderness or pain by feeling with hands. Palpitation (A) is a misspelling inspection (B) is visual and percussion (D) assesses underlying structures through tapping.
Question 2 of 4
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 3 of 4
A nurse teaches a client with a past history of angina who has had a total knee replacement. Which statement would the nurse include in this client's teaching prior to beginning rehabilitation activities?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Informing the nurse of shortness of breath chest pain or fatigue (B) is vital due to the client’s angina history as these symptoms indicate potential cardiac distress during activity. A is excessive C disrupts medication efficacy and D delays rehabilitation.
Question 4 of 4
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.