ATI LPN
Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Test Bank
Chapter 12 : Vital Signs Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse assesses for the fifth vital sign which is ____.
Correct Answer: pain
Rationale: Pain is considered the fifth vital sign.
Question 2 of 5
If a patient has an axillary temperature of 96.2°F (35.6°C) the nurse understands that the true temperature is ____°F.
Correct Answer: 97.2
Rationale: Axillary temperatures are considered to be 1°F (0.56°
C) below core temperature.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse assesses the blood pressure as 192/86 noting that the patient has a pulse pressure of ____.
Correct Answer: 106
Rationale: The pulse pressure is the difference between the diastolic and systolic readings.
Question 4 of 5
What part of the body maintains a balance between heat production and heat loss regulating body temperature?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Body temperature is regulated by the hypothalamus.
Question 5 of 5
What type of body temperature remains relatively constant?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The core body temperature remains relatively constant.