ATI LPN
Nursing Vital Signs Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
To prevent complications from immobility, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ROM prevents contractures and atrophy. Every 4 hours (A) is too long, no movement (C, D) worsens complications.
Question 2 of 5
A key principle of infection control in nursing is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Appropriate PPE prevents spread. Limited gloves (A), selective washing (C), or no disinfection (D) risks infection.
Question 3 of 5
When assisting a patient with ambulation, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weaker-side support aids stability. Behind (B), no devices (C), or limiting (D) increases fall risk.
Question 4 of 5
The most appropriate action for a nurse when a patient reports severe pain is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing guides intervention. Ignoring (A), normalizing (C), or delaying (D) neglects care.
Question 5 of 5
The best time to assess a patient's skin for breakdown is during:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bathing allows full skin inspection. Feeding (A), dressing (C), or meds (D) limits visibility.