ATI LPN
ATI Vital Signs Test 58 Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
To ensure proper nutrition in a bedridden patient, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Balanced diet and assistance ensure nutrition. Speed (A) risks aspiration, limiting intake (C) or preferences (D) neglects needs.
Question 2 of 5
When a patient is unconscious, the nurse's primary goal for mouth care is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Preventing dryness and hygiene avoids infection. Gum (A), waiting (C), or no cleaning (D) neglects care.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is performing catheter care. The appropriate action is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cleaning outward prevents infection spread. End-to-site (B), alcohol (C), or no cleaning (D) risks contamination.
Question 4 of 5
The purpose of a nasogastric tube (NG tube) is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NG tubes deliver nutrition/meds to the stomach. They don’t affect lungs (A), breathing (C), or BP (D).
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing perineal care to a male patient. The correct procedure is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Scrotum-to-rectum prevents contamination. Rectum-to-scrotum (A), no agents (C), or hot water (D) risks infection.