ATI LPN
Nursing Vital Signs Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
When measuring the patient's blood pressure, the following description is incorrect
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tucking the stethoscope chestpiece into the cuff (D) is incorrect; it should be placed under the cuff’s lower edge to hear Korotkoff sounds clearly. Resting (A), cuff placement (B), and fit (C) are correct techniques.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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).
Question 5 of 5
A primary objective of basic nursing care for a patient with pressure ulcers is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clean, dry skin and repositioning heal ulcers. Massage (A) can worsen damage, no turning (C) increases pressure, and heat (D) risks burns.