ATI RN
Vital Signs Assessment Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Induration along the ventral surface of the penis suggests which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urethral stricture may cause induration of the ventral surface of the penis. It more rarely represents a local carcinoma. A testicular carcinoma would be much more likely to occur in the scrotum. Peyronie's disease often causes induration on the dorsal proximal penis, and epidermoid cysts are benign findings on the scrotum.
Question 2 of 5
During a routine office visit, a patient takes off his shoes and shows the nurse 'this awful sore that won't heal.' On inspection, the nurse notes a 3-cm round ulcer on the left great toe, with a pale ischemic base, well-defined edges, and no drainage. The nurse should assess for other signs and symptoms of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
You are observing a patient with heart failure and notice that there are pauses in his breathing. On closer examination, you notice that after the pauses the patient takes progressively deeper breaths and then progressively shallower breaths, which are followed by another apneic spell. The patient is not in any distress. You make the diagnosis of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
G.R. is a 75-year-old male who presents to the emergency department with chest pain, palpitations, and appears pale and diaphoretic. As the history and physical are completed, the following problems emerge. Please label them first-, second-, or third-level priority problems. a. Blood pressure 74/50, HR 148
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Mark each of the following statements as therapeutic or nontherapeutic. g. "You must not eat or drink anything after midnight except for small sips of water to take your morning pills."
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.