ATI RN
Vital Signs Assessment Chapter 7 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient presents for evaluation of a sharp, aching chest pain which increases with breathing. Which anatomic area would you localize the symptom to?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chest pain that increases with breathing is typically related to the musculoskeletal system, such as costochondritis or pleuritic pain.
Question 2 of 5
A tender, painful swelling of the scrotum should suggest which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A tender, painful swelling of the scrotum can be a medical emergency. All of these conditions should be considered, as well as acute orchitis.
Question 3 of 5
During an assessment of a 20-year-old Asian patient, the nurse notices that he has dry, flaky cerumen in his canal. What is the significance of this finding? This finding:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asians and Native Americans are more likely to have dry cerumen, whereas Blacks and Whites usually have wet cerumen.
Question 4 of 5
During an assessment, the nurse uses the profile sign to detect:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse should use the profile sign (viewing the finger from the side) to detect early clubbing.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is performing a musculoskeletal assessment and notes that the patient has a decreased range of motion in the knee joint. What is the most likely cause of this finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreased range of motion in the knee joint is often a result of osteoarthritis, a condition characterized by the degeneration of joint cartilage.