ATI- Vital Signs Test Questions with Complete Solutions

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 chestwall movement during inspiration and expiration.