ATI RN
Vital Signs and Pain Assessment Questions
Question 1 of 5
A physical therapist assesses the functional strength of a patient's hip extensors while observing the patient move from standing to sitting. What type of contraction occurs in the hip extensors during this activity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A patient with type 2 diabetes presents with signs of peripheral neuropathy. Which physical therapy intervention would be MOST appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A physical therapist evaluates a patient with multiple sclerosis (MS) experiencing fatigue. Which intervention is MOST appropriate to improve endurance?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
During a cardiovascular assessment, the nurse notes jugular vein distension (JVD) in a patient sitting at a 45-degree angle. What does this finding indicate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a patient's carotid arteries. Which technique is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.