ATI RN
Vital Signs and Pain Assessment Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 45-year-old man presents with joint pain, especially in his knees and fingers. He reports that the pain is worse in the morning and improves with activity. He also has a history of psoriasis. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a patient's cranial nerve function and asks the patient to close their eyes and smile. Which cranial nerve is being tested?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
During a neurological assessment, the nurse asks the patient to close their eyes and identify objects placed in their hand. Which aspect of neurological function is being tested?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is performing a neurological assessment and asks the patient to close their eyes and distinguish between sharp and dull sensations. Which cranial nerve is being tested?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
When obtaining an oral temperature, after requesting the patient to open the mouth, the probe is gently inserted into:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Posterior sublingual pocket, is correct because this is the optimal site for accurate oral temperature measurement. Located under the tongue near the sublingual arteries, it reflects core body temperature due to rich blood supply. Anterior sublingual cavity, is too close to the mouths front, where air exposure lowers readings. Lateral sublingual density, is vague and not a recognized anatomical term. Superior lingual mucosity, incorrectly suggests the tongues upper surface, which is not used. The posterior sublingual pocket ensures the probe is secure and insulated, minimizing external influence. Nursing protocols emphasize placing the probe deep under the tongue and instructing the patient to close their mouth, supporting D as the precise location for reliable results.