ATI RN
Vital Signs and Pain Assessment Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse needs to obtain an accurate respiratory rate from a patient who is talking with visitors. What will the nurse do?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
The patient is restless with a temperature of 102.2°F (39°C). One of the first things the nurse should do is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Of the following patients, which one is the best candidate to have his temperature taken orally?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client's blood pressure and finds it to be 140/90 mmHg on multiple visits. What action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.