ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 17 : Vital Signs Questions
Question 1 of 5
Describe what is meant by elevated hypertension and include the pressure range to which it refers.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated hypertension, or Stage 2 hypertension, is defined as a blood pressure of ?140 mm Hg systolic or ?90 mm Hg diastolic, indicating increased cardiovascular risk.
Question 2 of 5
List at least eight factors that can affect blood pressure.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Factors affecting blood pressure include age, stress, smoking, obesity, physical activity, diet (e.g., salt intake), genetics, and medications, which influence vascular resistance and cardiac output.
Question 3 of 5
Describe the difference between cardiac output and stroke volume.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cardiac output is the total volume of blood the heart pumps per minute (heart rate ? stroke volume), while stroke volume is the amount of blood pumped per heartbeat.
Question 4 of 5
Describe the first intervention you should perform when a patient faints because of low blood pressure.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Laying the patient flat and elevating their legs increases venous return to the heart, improving blood pressure and cerebral perfusion in cases of fainting due to hypotension.
Question 5 of 5
To assess the blood pressure on the upper arm, you should place the stethoscope over which artery? Located at which site?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The brachial artery, located in the antecubital fossa, is used for blood pressure measurement as it provides accurate readings of systemic pressure.