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Vital Signs Assessment Chapter 7 Questions
Question 1 of 5
Some of the signs of respiratory distress are...
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Respiratory distress includes grunting and nasal flaring as effort signs, raspy breathing from obstruction, and panicked look/sweating from stressall are indicators. Choice D is correct, as nurses identify these clinical signs per respiratory assessment protocols (e.g., PALS), prompting urgent intervention for airway or oxygenation problems.
Question 2 of 5
When taking the pulse of an infant, the nurse notices that the rate is 145 beats/min and the rhythm is regular. The nurse realizes that his rate is
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 pulse rate and observes an irregular rhythm with skipped beats. What action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Irregular rhythm with skipped beats suggests a potential arrhythmia, requiring provider notification for evaluation. It's not normal . Waiting an hour delays care. Deep breathing doesn't address cardiac issues. Choice C is correct, per the explanation, reflecting nursing's duty to escalate abnormal findings promptly for patient safety.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client's pain and decides to use the FLACC Pain Assessment Scale. Which population is this scale primarily designed for?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following pathologic conditions would result in release of ADH by the posterior pituitary?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.