ATI RN
Vital Signs Assessment Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which is true of women who have had a unilateral mastectomy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A woman who has had breast cancer remains at high risk for recurrence, especially in the contralateral breast. The mastectomy site should be carefully examined for local recurrence as well. Lymphedema or swelling of the ipsilateral arm following mastectomy is common and does not usually indicate recurrence. Women with breast reconstruction must also undergo careful examination.
Question 2 of 5
A patient drifts off to sleep when she is not being stimulated. The nurse can easily arouse her by calling her name, but the patient remains drowsy during the conversation. The best description of this patient's level of consciousness would be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
During an interview, a woman says, 'I have decided that I can no longer allow my children to live with their father's violence, but I just can't seem to leave him.' Using interpretation, the nurse's best response would be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a class on basic assessment skills. Which of these statements is true regarding the stethoscope and its use?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
When measuring a patient's weight, the nurse is aware of which of these guidelines?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.