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ATI Vital Signs Test 58 Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The most essential members of palliative care team are
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In palliative care, the core team typically includes a doctor and a nurse because they provide the primary medical and nursing care essential for symptom management and patient support. While social workers, spiritual carers, and nutritionists play important roles, the doctor-nurse duo is foundational due to their direct involvement in clinical decision-making and daily care.
Question 2 of 5
Which contribution of Florence Nightingale had an immediate impact on improving patients' health?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Improved sanitation (a clean environment) greatly and immediately reduced the rate of infection and mortality in hospitals, providing a direct and prompt improvement in patient health outcomes.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.