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ATI Vital Signs Questions and Correct
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When auscultating a patient's apical pulse, you listen until you hear the
S1 and S2 heart sounds clearly and regularly. S2 is produced when
the...
Ans: Semilunar Valves close
-The second heart sound, S2, is generated by the closure of the
semilunar valves (the aortic and pulmonic valve) and signals the
start of diastole. S2 is the "dub" heard in the normal "lub-dub"
sound.
You are preparing to use a tympanic thermometer. Which of the
following steps has the highest priority in the accurate use of this piece
of equipment for measuring body...
Ans: Gently pulling the pinna back and upward
-A tympanic thermometer is probably not the best choice when
the patient's ears show signs of infection, inflammation, or
trauma because of the risk of further damage, pain, or
contamination. But the device would still register temperature
accurately.
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You are assessing the vital signs of a newly admitted patient. To
establish an accurate baseline of the patient's respiration you
Ans: Observe the patient's chest movements while appearing
to assess his pulse
-You are mostly likely to observe the true respiratory pattern
(rate, rhythm, and depth) when the patient is unaware that he
is being assessed. When patients know their respiration is being
observed, it is common for them to alter their respiratory
pattern either voluntarily or involuntarily.
When assessing a patient's respiration, it is recommended that the
patient...
Ans: Have the head of the bed elevated 45 to 60 degrees
-This is a comfortable position for most patients and it allows
full ventilatory movement. Also, any type of discom fort can
increase respiratory rate.
To auscultate a patient's apical pulse accurately, you position the bell
or the diaphragm on your stethoscope over the point of maximal
impusel, which is located...
Ans: at the fifth intercostal space at the left midclavicular line
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ATI Vital Signs Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
When auscultating a patient's apical pulse, you listen until you hear the
S1 and S2 heart sounds clearly and regularly. S2 is produced when
the...
Ans: Semilunar Valves close
-The second heart sound, S2, is generated by the closure of the
semilunar valves (the aortic and pulmonic valve) and signals the
start of diastole. S2 is the "dub" heard in the normal "lub-dub"
sound.
You are preparing to use a tympanic thermometer. Which of the
following steps has the highest priority in the accurate use of this piece
of equipment for measuring body...
Ans: Gently pulling the pinna back and upward
-A tympanic thermometer is probably not the best choice when
the patient's ears show signs of infection, inflammation, or
trauma because of the risk of further damage, pain, or
contamination. But the device would still register temperature
accurately.
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
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You are assessing the vital signs of a newly admitted patient. To
establish an accurate baseline of the patient's respiration you
Ans: Observe the patient's chest movements while appearing
to assess his pulse
-You are mostly likely to observe the true respiratory pattern
(rate, rhythm, and depth) when the patient is unaware that he
is being assessed. When patients know their respiration is being
observed, it is common for them to alter their respiratory
pattern either voluntarily or involuntarily.
When assessing a patient's respiration, it is recommended that the
patient...
Ans: Have the head of the bed elevated 45 to 60 degrees
-This is a comfortable position for most patients and it allows
full ventilatory movement. Also, any type of discom fort can
increase respiratory rate.
To auscultate a patient's apical pulse accurately, you position the bell
or the diaphragm on your stethoscope over the point of maximal
impusel, which is located...
Ans: at the fifth intercostal space at the left midclavicular line
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
