ATI RN
Vital Signs Assessment Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient presents in the clinic with dizziness and fatigue. The nursing assistant reports a very slow radial pulse of 44. What is your priority intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bradycardia (pulse 44) with dizziness/fatigue requires apical pulse assessment to confirm rate and check for deficit, indicating cardiac output issues. Repeating radial delays RN evaluation. Stat ECG is secondary. Meds are premature. Choice C is correct, per nursing priority to verify and assess symptomatic bradycardia directly.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client's respiratory rate using a pulse oximeter. Where should the nurse place the pulse oximeter sensor to accurately measure the respiratory rate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client's oxygen saturation level using a pulse oximeter. Which oxygen saturation level indicates the need for immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A middle-aged, overweight adult man has had hypertension for 15 years. What pathologic event is he most at risk for?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
What would a nurse ensure before beginning a health assessment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.