ATI LPN
Multiple Choice Questions on Vital Signs Questions
Question 1 of 9
Where is the gallbladder located in relation to the liver?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The gallbladder sits on the inferior right lobe of the liver.
Question 2 of 9
The nurse is preparing to discharge a 70-year-old man on warfarin therapy for a pulmonary embolism. The nurse’s discharge teaching should include which of the following instructions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Warfarin’s anticoagulant effect is enhanced by alcohol (C), increasing bleeding risk, so avoidance is key. Green vegetables (A) counteract warfarin, herbals (B) may interact, and stomach status (D) is irrelevant.
Question 3 of 9
The primary reason for using a gait belt when ambulating a patient is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gait belts stabilize and prevent falls. Strength (A), reduced mobility (C), or limiting devices (D) isn’t the purpose.
Question 4 of 9
The purpose of the Trendelenburg position in nursing care is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Trendelenburg (head down) boosts cerebral blood flow, e.g., in shock. It doesn’t aid lungs (A), digestion (C), or bowels (D).
Question 5 of 9
A patient complains of chest pain and shortness of breath. The nurse's first action should be to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Raising the head aids breathing, and vitals assess urgency. Food (A), meds without assessment (B), or ignoring (D) delays care.
Question 6 of 9
Which part of the tympanic membrane is fibrous, largest, and where drainage tubes are inserted?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pars tensa is the largest, fibrous part of the eardrum where myringotomy tubes are placed.
Question 7 of 9
The nurse is measuring the client's urine output and straining the urine to assess for stones. Which of the following should the nurse record as objective data?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Objective data is measurable such as urine output of 450 mL. Options A , C and D are subjective,as they rely on client reports.
Question 8 of 9
A nurse should use a gait belt when:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A gait belt stabilizes during ambulation, reducing falls. It’s not for lifting (A), CPR (C), or medication (D).
Question 9 of 9
A nurse assesses a client recovering from coronary artery bypass graft surgery in an inpatient rehabilitation unit. Which assessment would the nurse complete to evaluate the client's activity tolerance?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: duringand after activity (A) directly measure activity tolerance by assessing cardiovascular response. B C and D are relevant but not specific to tolerance.