Vital Signs in Nursing Assessment

ATI RN · Vital Signs in Nursing Assessment

Question 1 of 12

A nurse is assessing a client's body temperature using a tympanic thermometer. How should the nurse position the thermometer for accurate measurement?

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Question 2 of 12

Older adults have an increase in systolic pressure related to what?

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Question 3 of 12

The nurse is providing a blood pressure clinic for the community. Which group will the nurse most likely address?

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Question 4 of 12

What anatomic site regulates the pulse rate and force?

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Question 5 of 12

Various sounds are heard when assessing a blood pressure. What does the first sound heard through the stethoscope represent?

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Question 6 of 12

Which of the following accurately reflects a recommended guideline when assessing blood pressure?

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Question 7 of 12

The nurse palpating the skin of a patient documents a firm 1.5 cm mass on the lower right leg. What type of skin lesion does this describe?

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Question 8 of 12

A nurse assesses orthostatic hypotension in an older adult. What would be an appropriate intervention for this patient?

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Question 9 of 12

When taking a blood pressure, it is best practice to...

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Question 10 of 12

Which of the following techniques is correct when obtaining a patient's blood pressure?

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Question 11 of 12

The patient is admitted with shortness of breath and chest discomfort. Which of the following laboratory values could account for the patient's symptoms?

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Question 12 of 12

A nurse is assessing a client's oxygen saturation and obtains a reading of 100%. What does this reading indicate?

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