ATI RN
PN Vital Signs Assessment Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who has an elevated temperature. The nurse understands that
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client's blood pressure and finds it to be different in the two arms. What action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following patients should have their vital signs monitored at least every 4 hours?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A patient hospitalized for high blood pressure requires vital signs every 4 hours to monitor hypertension's impact and treatment efficacy, per acute care protocols. Critical care patients need more frequent checks (e.g., hourly). Long-term care residents (C, D) typically have stable conditions, requiring less frequent monitoring unless specified. The answer key selects B, reflecting nursing prioritization of acute conditions like hypertension over chronic or critical states, ensuring timely intervention for potential complications.
Question 4 of 5
A student nurse assesses a blood pressure on an adult and finds it to be 140/86. What term is used for the top number (140)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is using inspection as an assessment technique. What does the nurse use during inspection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.