ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Vital Signs Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What effect does acute postoperative pain have on a patient's initial set of vital signs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acute postoperative pain activates the sympathetic nervous system, leading to an increase in blood pressure due to vasoconstriction and elevated heart rate as part of the stress response. While heart rate typically increases (not decreases), respiratory rate may increase (not decrease) due to anxiety or discomfort, and temperature may rise later due to inflammation, the most immediate and consistent vital sign change is an increase in blood pressure.
Question 2 of 5
Ms. Lu, 48 years old, diagnosed with bronchial asthma, dyspnea one day, the following description is correct
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bronchial asthma causes airway obstruction, leading to chest tightness, cyanosis (from hypoxia), and laborious exhalation (A) due to trapped air. Inspiration (B, D) is less affected than expiration in asthma; 'flatness' (C) is unclear and incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
A patient with limited mobility should have their position changed every:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Repositioning every 2 hours prevents pressure ulcers. Hourly (A) is excessive, 5 (C) or 6 (D) hours risks breakdown.
Question 4 of 5
In basic nursing care, a bedpan is used for patients who:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bedpans aid bedbound patients. Mobile patients (A, C, D) use toilets or commodes.
Question 5 of 5
The most effective way to prevent the spread of infection in healthcare settings is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the most effective way to stop pathogen spread. PPE (A) helps, but avoiding contact (C) or mobility (D) isn’t practical.