ATI LPN
Nursing Vital Signs Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
When measuring blood pressure in a sitting position, the brachial artery should be flat
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The brachial artery should be at heart level, approximately the 4th costal cartilage (C) in a sitting position, to avoid gravitational effects on pressure readings. Higher (A, B) or lower (D) positions distort accuracy.
Question 2 of 5
A sterile field is contaminated if:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Unsterile contact breaks sterility. Nurse touch (A), gloved touch (B), or brief air exposure (C) doesn’t contaminate if sterile.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse's primary responsibility when administering a bed bath is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dignity and comfort respect the patient. Speed (A), silence (C), or partial cleaning (D) compromises care.
Question 4 of 5
When performing mouth care on an unconscious patient, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lateral positioning prevents aspiration during mouth care. Supine (A), toothbrushes (C), or no suction (D) risk choking.
Question 5 of 5
A primary goal of using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in healthcare is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PPE prevents infection spread. It doesn’t speed procedures (A), focus on comfort (C), or communication (D).