ATI RN
Vital Signs Assessment Chapter 7 Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is auscultating the lungs and hears a high-pitched sound during expiration. What does this finding most likely indicate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wheezing during expiration is a common sign of asthma, where bronchospasm causes airflow obstruction.
Question 2 of 5
What physical exam finding will be observed in 'Saturday night palsy'?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Saturday night palsy, caused by radial nerve compression, results in wrist and finger drop.
Question 3 of 5
A 50-year-old woman presents with a history of sudden-onset leg pain and swelling. She has a recent history of prolonged immobility due to a recent surgery. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sudden-onset leg pain, swelling, and a history of recent immobility are consistent with deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Question 4 of 5
What is the most common cause of posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A dashboard injury, where the tibia is forced posteriorly, is the most common cause of PCL injury.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following best describes subjective information?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Subjective information is based on the patient's personal experience, such as feeling short of breath.