ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Vital Signs Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A client undergoes hip-pinning surgery (DHS) to treat an intertrochanteric fracture of the right hip. The nurse should include which intervention in the postoperative plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A pillow between the legs (B) maintains abduction, preventing dislocation post-hip pinning. ROM (A) risks displacement, turning (C) may be limited, and semi-Fowler’s (D) is less specific.
Question 5 of 5
A client with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is receiving an insulin infusion. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor most closely?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Insulin in DKA shifts potassium into cells, risking hypokalemia; thus, serum potassium (B) is monitored closely. Sodium (A) and BUN (C) are less urgent, and A1c (D) reflects long-term control.