ATI LPN
Nursing Vital Signs Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
When providing hair care for a bedridden patient, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Protecting linens and ensuring comfort respects the patient. Ignoring preferences (A), daily shampoo (B), or dry hair (D) neglects care.
Question 2 of 5
During nasogastric tube feeding, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Upright (30-45°) prevents aspiration. Flat (A), no checks (C), or speed (D) risks complications.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A patient with impaired skin integrity requires:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring and care prevent infection. No change (B), limited interaction (C), or overcleaning (D) risks harm.
Question 5 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.