ATI LPN
ATI Vital Signs Test 58 Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
In which of the following procedures would the surgical technologist need to have a spreader and a hook ready for use?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tracheotomy requires a spreader and hook to expose and access the trachea.
Question 2 of 5
Baron, Frazier, House, and Rosen are names of which type of instrument?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: These are suction tips used in delicate procedures like neurosurgery.
Question 3 of 5
A deep vein thrombosis can be diagnosed by which diagnostic study?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phleborheography detects DVT via venous flow changes.
Question 4 of 5
Client with chronic renal failure has a serum potassium level of 6.8 mEq/L. What should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hyperkalemia (6.8 mEq/L) can cause life-threatening arrhythmias, so cardiac rhythm assessment is the priority (D). BP (A), respirations (B), and temperature (C) are secondary in this acute situation.
Question 5 of 5
A client says to the nurse 'I know that I’m going to die.' Which of the following responses by the nurse would be best?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking 'Why do you think you’re going to die?' (C) encourages the client to express fears, facilitating therapeutic communication. Other options dismiss (B, D) or redirect (A) the client’s concerns.