ATI RN
Vital Signs and Pain Assessment Questions
Question 1 of 5
In which of the following situations is it protocol for the nurse to take a patients vital signs? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Upon admission is a key protocol for baseline vital signs, per the answer key (A, B, C, D, E all correct). Healthcare screening , arrhythmia meds , post-diagnostic , and pre-invasive procedures also require checks to assess status or response. A is chosen for CSV, but all apply. Rationale: Admission sets a health benchmark; screenings detect issues; arrhythmia meds affect vitals; diagnostics and procedures risk changes. Nursing standards (e.g., Taylor) mandate these to ensure patient safety and care continuity.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following can a nurse assess by palpation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A 23-year-old waitress comes to your clinic complaining of severe pelvic pain radiating to her right side. The pain began yesterday and is getting much worse. She has had no burning with urination and denies any recent sexual activity. She has no nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, fever, or vaginal discharge. Her last period was 3 to 4 weeks ago. Her past medical history consists of severe acne, depression, and mild obesity. She has had no surgeries. She broke up with her boyfriend 6 months ago and denies dating anyone else. She smokes one pack of cigarettes a day, drinks three to four beers two to three times a week, and denies any illegal drug use. Her mother is diabetic and her father has coronary artery disease. On examination you see a mildly obese female in moderate distress. Her blood pressure is 130/80 and her pulse is 90. She is afebrile. On auscultation she has active bowel sounds. She has no rebound or guarding in any abdominal quadrant. Speculum examination shows no lesions on the cervix and no discharge or bleeding from the os. During the bimanual examination she has no cervical motion tenderness, but her right adnexal area is swollen and tender. A urine analysis is normal and the urine pregnancy test is pending. What disorder of the adnexa is most likely the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ovarian cysts often occur just before the onset of menses. They are also common in a disease known as polycystic ovarian syndrome. Other symptoms of this disorder are acne, hirsutism (increased hair growth), irregular periods, obesity. This disorder runs in families and later manifestations include diabetes, high blood pressure, and coronary artery disease. Single cysts on the right side can mimic the symptoms of appendicitis.
Question 4 of 5
When should a woman conduct breast self-examination with respect to her menses?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is consistent with good percussion technique?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.