ATI RN
Assessing Vital Signs Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient comes to the emergency room for evaluation of shortness of breath. To which anatomic region would you assign the symptom?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Cardiac. Shortness of breath is a common symptom of cardiac conditions such as heart failure or coronary artery disease. The heart plays a crucial role in pumping oxygenated blood to the body, so any dysfunction can lead to inadequate oxygen supply and result in shortness of breath. Reproductive (A), urinary (B), and hematologic (D) systems are not primarily responsible for regulating oxygen supply and are unlikely to directly cause shortness of breath.
Question 2 of 5
G.R. is a 75-year-old male who presents to the emergency department with chest pain, palpitations, and appears pale and diaphoretic. As the history and physical are completed, the following problems emerge. Please label them first-, second-, or third-level priority problems. c. Lives alone, no family in the area
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Third-level. The patient's presentation suggests he may be experiencing a cardiac event requiring immediate attention (first-level). The fact that he lives alone with no family in the area is a social issue (third-level) that could impact his ability to receive necessary ongoing care and support post-discharge, but it does not pose an immediate threat to his life. Therefore, addressing his immediate medical needs takes precedence over this social issue. Choices A and B are incorrect as they do not accurately reflect the urgency and priority level of the patient's problems.
Question 3 of 5
Nonverbal behaviors are just as important as verbal behaviors. Please mark the following behaviors as positive or negative. a. Tapping a pen rhythmically on the table.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Negative. Tapping a pen rhythmically on the table can be distracting to others and disrupt the communication process. It can convey impatience, nervousness, or lack of focus. Nonverbal behaviors should support and enhance verbal communication, not detract from it. Other choices are not applicable as the behavior described is clearly negative.
Question 4 of 5
During which type of contraction is a hamstring injury most likely to occur?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Eccentric muscle contraction. During eccentric contractions, the muscle lengthens while generating force, placing greater stress on the muscle fibers and making them more susceptible to injury. In the case of the hamstring, which is commonly injured during activities involving sudden deceleration or slowing down, such as running downhill or stopping abruptly, the eccentric contraction plays a significant role. Choice A (Concentric muscle contraction) involves muscle shortening and is less likely to cause injury in the hamstring. Choice C (Isometric contractions) involve static muscle contractions with no change in muscle length, making them less likely to lead to hamstring injury. Choice D (Isotonic contractions) refers to muscle contractions with a constant load, which may or may not lead to hamstring injury depending on the specific exercise and load applied.
Question 5 of 5
Kienböck's disease involves which of the following features?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Kienböck's disease is osteonecrosis of the lunate bone. This occurs due to disrupted blood supply, leading to lunate collapse and wrist pain. Option D is correct as it directly relates to the pathology of Kienböck's disease. Options A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not describe the specific feature associated with Kienböck's disease. Osteonecrosis of the scaphoid (Option A) is more commonly seen in Preiser's disease, while Pencil-in-cup deformities (Option B) are typically associated with psoriatic arthritis. Heberden's and Bouchard's nodules (Option C) are seen in osteoarthritis of the fingers, not in Kienböck's disease.