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Vital Signs Assessment Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which peripheral pulse site is generally used in emergency situations?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In emergencies, rapid pulse detection is critical. Carotid is easily accessible, strong, and reliable even in low perfusion, making it standard (e.g., CPR). Apical requires a stethoscope, slowing assessment. Radial may be weak in shock. Temporal is less prominent. Choice A is correct, aligning with emergency protocols (e.g., AHA) for quick, effective pulse checks in urgent scenarios.
Question 2 of 5
The blood pressure is...
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Blood pressure is the force of blood against artery walls , measured as systolic and diastolic pressures. Blood volume influences it but isn't the definition. Heartbeats define pulse, not BP. ‘All' is incorrect. Choice A is correct, per cardiovascular nursing principles, distinguishing BP as a pressure metric critical for assessing circulation and organ perfusion.
Question 3 of 5
Some of the signs of respiratory distress are...
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Respiratory distress includes grunting and nasal flaring as effort signs, raspy breathing from obstruction, and panicked look/sweating from stressall are indicators. Choice D is correct, as nurses identify these clinical signs per respiratory assessment protocols (e.g., PALS), prompting urgent intervention for airway or oxygenation problems.
Question 4 of 5
Which artery is the most appropriate for assessing the pulse of a small child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
After taking the patient's temperature, the nurse documents the value and the route used to obtain the reading. Why is this done?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.