(Answered) ATI- Vital Signs Test Questions & Answers
2022/2023
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
semilunar valve closes
When preparing to use a tympanic thermometer, what step is most important for
accuracy?>
gently pulling the pinna up and back.
When assessing a newly admitted pt, establish an accurate baseline for
respirations by...
observing the pt's chest movements while appearing to assess his pulse.
What could affect your process of taking v/s?
if the pt is 60 lbs over weight.
pt with a stuffy nose
pt on digoxin
pt with mastectomy
When assessing a pt's respirations, it is recommended that the pt
have the head of the bed elevates 45-60 degrees.
Where is the PMI aka apical pulse located?
at the 5th intercostal space as the left midclavicular line.
The difference between a pt's systolic and diastolic BP is called
the pulse pressure
The best way to determine the depth of a pt's respirations is to...
observe the degree of chest-wall movement during inspiration and expiration.
When taking an adults rectal temperature
insert the probe about an inch and a half into the pt;s anus.
the most important part in measuring the BP accurately is
using a cuff of the appropriate sizw
What do you expect with an elevated temperature
elevated pulse
Why is it important to hear the 4th korotkoff sound?
the 5th sound might not be audible
Which V/s should you attend to first?
RR 30/min
When measuring a pt's temo orally, where do you place the probe?
in the posterior lingual pocket lateral to the midline.
Antipryetic
reduces fever
Apnea
cessation of creating
Ausculatory gap
pertaining to the axilla, the cavity beneath the junction of a forelimb and the body, also
called the armpit or the underarm
Brachial pulse
2022/2023
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
semilunar valve closes
When preparing to use a tympanic thermometer, what step is most important for
accuracy?>
gently pulling the pinna up and back.
When assessing a newly admitted pt, establish an accurate baseline for
respirations by...
observing the pt's chest movements while appearing to assess his pulse.
What could affect your process of taking v/s?
if the pt is 60 lbs over weight.
pt with a stuffy nose
pt on digoxin
pt with mastectomy
When assessing a pt's respirations, it is recommended that the pt
have the head of the bed elevates 45-60 degrees.
Where is the PMI aka apical pulse located?
at the 5th intercostal space as the left midclavicular line.
The difference between a pt's systolic and diastolic BP is called
the pulse pressure
The best way to determine the depth of a pt's respirations is to...
observe the degree of chest-wall movement during inspiration and expiration.
When taking an adults rectal temperature
insert the probe about an inch and a half into the pt;s anus.
the most important part in measuring the BP accurately is
using a cuff of the appropriate sizw
What do you expect with an elevated temperature
elevated pulse
Why is it important to hear the 4th korotkoff sound?
the 5th sound might not be audible
Which V/s should you attend to first?
RR 30/min
When measuring a pt's temo orally, where do you place the probe?
in the posterior lingual pocket lateral to the midline.
Antipryetic
reduces fever
Apnea
cessation of creating
Ausculatory gap
pertaining to the axilla, the cavity beneath the junction of a forelimb and the body, also
called the armpit or the underarm
Brachial pulse
