Vital Signs and Assessment Practice Questions
28 free Vital Signs and Assessment practice questions for the NCLEX Exam, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Open any question below, or take the full set as an interactive quiz.
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All Vital Signs and Assessment questions
- Q1. What is a normal resting pulse (heart rate) for a healthy adult?
- Q2. A normal respiratory rate for a healthy adult at rest is:
- Q3. What is considered a normal range for adult oral body temperature?
- Q4. A blood pressure reading of 120/80 mm Hg falls into which category for adults?
- Q5. An adult patient has a pulse of 55 bpm and is an otherwise healthy athlete. How would you interpret this?
- Q6. Which of the following would require immediate assessment in terms of vital signs?
- Q7. When assessing a patient’s vital signs, which action is most appropriate?
- Q8. Which statement about orthostatic vital signs is true?
- Q9. A patient with limited mobility asks for help out of bed for the first time after surgery. Which action should the nurse take first?
- Q10. A nurse is repositioning a conscious patient who can assist partially. What is the most appropriate method to promote safety and comfort?
- Q11. A patient nearing discharge needs to continue wound care at home. Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?
- Q12. A nurse is caring for a patient with dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). Which intervention is most appropriate during mealtime?
- Q13. A patient is incontinent of urine and has fragile skin. What nursing intervention helps prevent skin breakdown?
- Q14. When assisting a patient with feeding who has reduced upper-body strength, what should the nurse do first?
- Q15. A patient has just returned from surgery and complains of chest discomfort when taking deep breaths. Which position might the nurse encourage?
- Q16. A patient is receiving passive range-of-motion (PROM) exercises from a nurse. Which statement is correct?
- Q17. A nurse is preparing to bathe a confused elderly patient. What is the best approach?
- Q18. A patient is being fed via nasogastric tube (NG). What action should the nurse perform before administering feeding?
- Q19. A patient with oxygen therapy via nasal cannula reports dryness and nose irritation. What nursing intervention is best?
- Q20. A nurse is caring for a patient with a urinary catheter. Which measure is correct to maintain infection prevention?
- Q21. A patient is receiving pain medicine and has risk of constipation. What basic care should nurse include?
- Q22. A patient has a new cast on lower leg. What basic care instruction should the nurse provide?
- Q23. When assisting a patient to use a bedpan, which technique promotes dignity and comfort?
- Q24. A patient is placed on NPO (nothing by mouth) status before surgery. Which nursing action is appropriate?
- Q25. A patient complains of feeling cold after surgery and has shivering. What should the nurse do for basic comfort and safety?
- Q26. A patient with diabetes needs foot care. Which instruction is most appropriate?
- Q27. A patient is on bed rest and reports feeling anxious and wants to get up early. As part of basic care, what should the nurse encourage?
- Q28. A patient has oral hygiene ordered every 4 hours. Which action should the nurse take?