ATI LPN
Multiple Choice Questions on Vital Signs Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which type of managed care allows patients the greatest choice of providers, medications, and medical devices?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preferred provider organizations allow patients greater choice of providers, medications, and medical devices within a designated list, offering more flexibility than HMOs or integrated networks.
Question 2 of 5
When measuring blood pressure, the cuff is too loose to make
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A loose cuff fails to adequately compress the artery, requiring more pressure to occlude it, resulting in falsely high blood pressure readings (B). Pulse pressure may increase slightly (A), low readings (C) occur with a tight cuff, and no change (D) is incorrect as fit affects accuracy.
Question 3 of 5
Relaxation fever is common in
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Relaxation fever (persistent with wide daily fluctuations) is typical in sepsis, due to ongoing infection and immune response. Influenza (A) is acute, typhoid (B) stepwise, malaria (C) intermittent.
Question 4 of 5
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 5 of 5
A nurse should provide perineal care to a patient when:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Daily perineal care prevents infection, regardless of staffing (B), mobility (C), or requests (D).