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ATI Vital Signs Test 58 Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The goals of palliative care include the following, except
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Palliative care aims to improve quality of life, relieve symptoms, and support patients and families, not to prolong life maximally, which is a curative approach. The other options align with palliative goals.
Question 2 of 5
An older adult patient is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM). The patient can perform self-care activities but needs help with shopping and meal preparation as well as with blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration. Which type of healthcare facility would be most appropriate for this patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assisted living facilities are intended for those who can perform self-care but require assistance with meals, housekeeping, or medications, matching this patient’s needs.
Question 3 of 5
In preparation for relocating to another state the nurse contacts the state board of nursing to obtain the necessary transfer of nursing license. Where will the nurse learn about continuing education requirements for the new state of practice?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The state board of nursing notifies nurses about continuing education requirements and any changes, as they regulate licensure in each state.
Question 4 of 5
The fever process is characterized by the rise of body temperature
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: During fever, the hypothalamic set point rises, causing heat production (e.g., shivering) to exceed heat dissipation (e.g., vasoconstriction), elevating body temperature until the new set point is reached. Balance or increased dissipation occurs during defervescence, not the rise.
Question 5 of 5
Ms. Xing, paraplegia caused by a car accident, coma for 24 hours, weak breathing, the method of measuring respiratory rate for her is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For a comatose patient with weak breathing, placing cotton wool near the nostrils to observe fluttering (B) is a non-invasive, effective way to count respirations without disturbing the patient. Chest movement (A) or breath sounds (C) may be too subtle, and airflow (D) requires close proximity.