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ATI- Vital Signs Test Questions Questions
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When auscaltating a pt's apical pulse, you listen until you hear the S1
and S2 heart sounds clearly and regularly. S2 is produced when the
Ans: semilunar valve closes
When preparing to use a tympanic thermometer, what step is most
important for accuracy?>
Ans: gently pulling the pinna up and back.
When assessing a newly admitted pt, establish an accurate baseline for
respirations by...
Ans: observing the pt's chest movements while appearing to
assess his pulse.
What could affect your process of taking v/s?
Ans: if the pt is 60 lbs over weight.
pt with a stuffy nose
pt on digoxin
pt with mastectomy
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When assessing a pt's respirations, it is recommended that the pt
Ans: have the head of the bed elevates 45-60 degrees.
Where is the PMI aka apical pulse located?
Ans: at the 5th intercostal space as the left midclavicular line.
The difference between a pt's systolic and diastolic BP is called
Ans: the pulse pressure
The best way to determine the depth of a pt's respirations is to...
Ans: observe the degree of chest-wall movement during
inspiration and expiration.
When taking an adults rectal temperature
Ans: insert the probe about an inch and a half into the pt;s
anus.
the most important part in measuring the BP accurately is
Ans: using a cuff of the appropriate sizw
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ATI- Vital Signs Test Questions Questions
and Correct Answers/ Latest Update /
Already Graded
When auscaltating a pt's apical pulse, you listen until you hear the S1
and S2 heart sounds clearly and regularly. S2 is produced when the
Ans: semilunar valve closes
When preparing to use a tympanic thermometer, what step is most
important for accuracy?>
Ans: gently pulling the pinna up and back.
When assessing a newly admitted pt, establish an accurate baseline for
respirations by...
Ans: observing the pt's chest movements while appearing to
assess his pulse.
What could affect your process of taking v/s?
Ans: if the pt is 60 lbs over weight.
pt with a stuffy nose
pt on digoxin
pt with mastectomy
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
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When assessing a pt's respirations, it is recommended that the pt
Ans: have the head of the bed elevates 45-60 degrees.
Where is the PMI aka apical pulse located?
Ans: at the 5th intercostal space as the left midclavicular line.
The difference between a pt's systolic and diastolic BP is called
Ans: the pulse pressure
The best way to determine the depth of a pt's respirations is to...
Ans: observe the degree of chest-wall movement during
inspiration and expiration.
When taking an adults rectal temperature
Ans: insert the probe about an inch and a half into the pt;s
anus.
the most important part in measuring the BP accurately is
Ans: using a cuff of the appropriate sizw
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
