ATI RN
Vital Signs Health Assessment Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which contraction generates the least force?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
You are palpating the abdomen and feel a small mass. Which of the following would you do next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: It is easy to determine whether the mass is actually in the abdominal wall versus in the abdomen by palpating with the abdominal wall tensed. This can be accomplished by having the patient lift her head off the bed while supine. Usually, abdominal wall masses can be observed, whereas intra-abdominal masses are more concerning.
Question 3 of 5
A patient has suddenly developed shortness of breath and appears to be in significant respiratory distress. After calling the physician and placing the patient on oxygen, which of these actions is the best for the nurse to take when further assessing the patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Before auscultating the patient's lungs, the nurse ensures which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
When assessing the apical pulse, where should the nurse place the stethoscope?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.