ATI RN
Vital Signs Health Assessment Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 45-year-old woman presents with a complaint of muscle weakness, particularly in the upper limbs. She also reports difficulty swallowing and double vision. On examination, she has ptosis and weakness of the proximal muscles. 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
During a cardiovascular assessment, the nurse observes that the patient has a rapid, irregular pulse. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a patient's cranial nerve function and asks the patient to close their eyes and identify familiar smells. Which cranial nerve is being tested?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is performing an abdominal assessment and notes a positive Murphy's sign. What condition is most likely associated with this finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Considered the 5th vital sign:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pain, is correct as its widely recognized as the fifth vital sign in modern healthcare, alongside temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure. Pain assessment (often via a 0-10 scale) helps evaluate patient comfort and guide treatment, especially post-surgery or in chronic conditions. Height and weight, are metrics, not vital signs. Respiration, is a core vital sign (not fifth). Body mass index, derived from height and weight, isnt directly measured as a vital sign. Since the 1990s, pains inclusion reflects its impact on health status, making D the correct answer per nursing standards emphasizing holistic care.