6/28/25, 9:59
AM
FUNDAMENTALS:SKILLS NURSING APPLICATION: VITAL SIGNS EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026
Which factors must Medication
the nurse consider s Gender
when measuring vital Age
signs? Select all that
apply.
one
increase
four
Vital signs are
interrelated. The nurse A rise in temperature of 1 degree Fahrenheit may cause an
knows that a rise in increase in the pulse rate by 4 beats per minute.
temperature of Respiratory rates and blood pressure readings also
increase with a rise in temperature.
The nurse, who is A fever increases metabolism.
assessing a client for A fever can lead to fluid volume deficit.
cues that would
indicate that nursing
action is
required, knows which
statements are true
regarding the
relationship of
thermoregulation,
oxygen requirements,
and fluid volume?
Select all that apply.
The nurse is caring for a -he did not seek medical help
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, 6/28/25, 9:59
AM
client named Jason -superficial temporal artery temp of 39.0C
(preferred pronouns: he, -regular RR of 22
him, his) who has been
-shivering
hospitalized for
-a serum creatine of 1.5
treatment of an
-WBC level of 6000
infection. While waiting
for report, the -pain in my leg where I cut it
nurse reviews the -recently started taking a new over-the-counter medication called
client's electronic health Kaopectate
record (EHR). In the EHR
below, select all the
assessment findings
that require
immediate follow-up by
the nurse.
PRIORITY:
-Ask Jason to describe his pain.
-Observe Jason's behavioral pain cues
-Obtain an oral temperature.
-Observe Jason for airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs).
For each nursing action, -Palpate a systolic blood pressure.
click to specify if it is a
priority or not a priority NOT A PRIORITY:
action for the nurse to -Alert Jason's healthcare provider of the results.
take at this time.
-Decrease the frequency of temperature assessment now
that Jason's temperature is normal.
-Administer pain medication to Jason and reassess vital signs
after 30 minutes.
The nurse was able to Limit blankets on
stabilize Jason's shivering. Jason's bed. Limit
What nursing interventions Jason's clothing.
were most likely used based Apply a cool, damp towel to Jason's forehead.
on the principles of
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6
AM
FUNDAMENTALS:SKILLS NURSING APPLICATION: VITAL SIGNS EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026
Which factors must Medication
the nurse consider s Gender
when measuring vital Age
signs? Select all that
apply.
one
increase
four
Vital signs are
interrelated. The nurse A rise in temperature of 1 degree Fahrenheit may cause an
knows that a rise in increase in the pulse rate by 4 beats per minute.
temperature of Respiratory rates and blood pressure readings also
increase with a rise in temperature.
The nurse, who is A fever increases metabolism.
assessing a client for A fever can lead to fluid volume deficit.
cues that would
indicate that nursing
action is
required, knows which
statements are true
regarding the
relationship of
thermoregulation,
oxygen requirements,
and fluid volume?
Select all that apply.
The nurse is caring for a -he did not seek medical help
1/
6
, 6/28/25, 9:59
AM
client named Jason -superficial temporal artery temp of 39.0C
(preferred pronouns: he, -regular RR of 22
him, his) who has been
-shivering
hospitalized for
-a serum creatine of 1.5
treatment of an
-WBC level of 6000
infection. While waiting
for report, the -pain in my leg where I cut it
nurse reviews the -recently started taking a new over-the-counter medication called
client's electronic health Kaopectate
record (EHR). In the EHR
below, select all the
assessment findings
that require
immediate follow-up by
the nurse.
PRIORITY:
-Ask Jason to describe his pain.
-Observe Jason's behavioral pain cues
-Obtain an oral temperature.
-Observe Jason for airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs).
For each nursing action, -Palpate a systolic blood pressure.
click to specify if it is a
priority or not a priority NOT A PRIORITY:
action for the nurse to -Alert Jason's healthcare provider of the results.
take at this time.
-Decrease the frequency of temperature assessment now
that Jason's temperature is normal.
-Administer pain medication to Jason and reassess vital signs
after 30 minutes.
The nurse was able to Limit blankets on
stabilize Jason's shivering. Jason's bed. Limit
What nursing interventions Jason's clothing.
were most likely used based Apply a cool, damp towel to Jason's forehead.
on the principles of
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6
