ATI RN
Vital Signs Assessment for Nurses Questions
Question 1 of 5
The patient's blood pressure is 140/60. Which value will the nurse record for the pulse pressure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
The respiratory rate is...
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Respiratory rate is breaths per minute , typically 12-20 for adults, counting full cycles. Inhaling or exhaling alone isn't standard. Oxygen saturation is a separate metric. Choice C is correct, per nursing definitions, a vital sign tracked to assess breathing adequacy and detect respiratory issues.
Question 3 of 5
The patient requires temperatures to be taken every two hours. Which of the following cannot be delegated to nursing assistive personnel?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The physician order reads 'Lopressor (metoprolol) 50 mg PO daily. Do not give if blood pressure is less than 100 mm Hg systolic.' The patient's blood pressure is 92/66. The nurse does not give the medication and
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client's oxygen saturation level. What is the most common method used to measure oxygen saturation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.