ATI LPN
Multiple Choice Questions on Vital Signs Questions
Question 1 of 5
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 5
What is the term used for the area beneath the fingernails that is cleaned with a pick during the surgical scrub?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Subungual refers to under the nails, a key area for scrub hygiene.
Question 3 of 5
The primary goal of therapy for a client with pulmonary edema and heart failure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In pulmonary edema and heart failure, increasing cardiac output (D) improves oxygen delivery and reduces lung fluid. Comfort (A), respiratory status (B), and edema (C) improve as a result.
Question 4 of 5
When caring for a patient who has intermittent claudication, a cardiac/vascular nurse advises the patient to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Walking as tolerated (D) improves circulation in intermittent claudication (arterial insufficiency). Stockings (A) aid venous issues, elevation (B) worsens arterial flow, and refraining from exercise (C) hinders collateral circulation.
Question 5 of 5
A resident who is incontinent of urine has an increased risk of developing (Prometric Saudi 2016)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Urinary incontinence increases UTI risk (B) due to prolonged moisture and bacterial growth. Dehydration (C) and pressure sores (D) are related but secondary, and dementia (A) is unrelated.