ATI LPN
Nursing Vital Signs Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nursing care plan for a client with decreased adrenal function should include
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Limiting visitors (C) reduces stress on adrenal glands in adrenal insufficiency, preventing an addisonian crisis. Activity (A) increases stress, isolation (B) is unnecessary, and constipation (D) is secondary.
Question 2 of 5
A client with Parkinson’s disease is prescribed levodopa-carbidopa. Which side effect should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Levodopa-carbidopa causes orthostatic hypotension (B) due to dopamine effects on blood pressure. Appetite (A) isn’t affected, strength (C) and tremors (D) improve therapeutically.
Question 3 of 5
Which signs and symptoms in a client with a wound infection indicate to the nurse that the infection may have progressed from localized to systemic? Select one that apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fever (A) and elevated leukocytes (C) indicate systemic infection. Red wound edges (B) increased pain (D) and purulent exudate (E) are localized signs. Duration (F) alone does not confirm systemic spread.
Question 4 of 5
Assessment for which physiological consequence of impaired clotting does the nurse perform regularly to prevent harm for the client with a deep vein thrombosis of the calf?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulmonary embolus (A) is a life-threatening complication of DVT. Phlebitis (B) is less severe. Stroke (C) and MI (D) are unrelated to DVT.
Question 5 of 5
Medication administered TDS is given how many times a day?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: TDS (ter die sumendum) means three times a day. Options A C and D represent once twice and four times a day respectively.