ATI LPN
Nursing Vital Signs Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
When administering oral medications, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Swallowing check prevents choking. All at once (B), no history (C), or lying (D) risks harm.
Question 2 of 5
The legs of a patient being placed in the lithotomy position should be raised and lowered slowly and simultaneously by two unsterile personnel.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Slow, simultaneous movement by two people prevents hip injury and maintains circulation in lithotomy positioning.
Question 3 of 5
Up to what area of the arms does a surgical technologist scrub?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Scrubbing extends 2 inches above the elbows for sterility.
Question 4 of 5
Before opening any supplies for delivery to the sterile field, what must be verified?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intact packaging ensures sterility of supplies.
Question 5 of 5
Cellulitis on the floor of mouth is known as...???
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cellulitis on the floor of the mouth is specifically termed Ludwig’s angina (Angina Ludovici), a serious infection involving the submandibular space. Stomatitis (A) refers to oral mucosa inflammation, glossitis (B) to tongue inflammation, and angina pectoris (C) to cardiac chest pain, none of which match this condition.