ATI RN
RN Vital Signs Assessment ATI Questions
Question 1 of 5
Tachycardia when an individual is at rest could indicate...
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tachycardia (pulse >100 at rest) can signal infection increasing metabolic demand, dehydration reducing volume, fever elevating heart rate, or all . Each is a physiological stressor. Choice D is correct, as nursing recognizes these common causes, requiring further assessment to pinpoint and address the underlying condition driving the elevated pulse.
Question 2 of 5
The incidence of hypertension is greater in which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client's body temperature and notices shivering and goosebumps. What action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Shivering and goosebumps indicate the body is raising its temperature, likely due to cold. Warm blankets prevent heat loss and enhance comfort. Antipyretics treat fever, not applicable here. Cool compresses worsen heat loss. Notifying the provider is unnecessary for a normal response. Choice A is correct, per the explanation, reflecting nursing's role in supporting thermoregulation during hypothermia or chills.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client's pain and notes that the client is grimacing, guarding the abdominal area, and rating their pain as 8 out of 10. What action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The arterial blood gases for a patient in shock demonstrate increased carbon dioxide and decreased oxygen. What type of respirations would the nurse expect to assess based on these findings?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.