Nursing 1200: Vital Signs questions with correct
answers
Assessment of the pulse amplitude is accomplished by: Correct Answer.-
Palpating the flow of blood through an artery.
Based upon circadian rhythms, when would the nurse note the highest
temperature during a 24-hour period? Correct Answer.-17:00 (5:00pm-
7:00pm, body temp is always the highest around 17:00-19:00)
The nurse is preparing to assess a rectal temperature on an adult client
What is the appropriate nursing intervention? Correct Answer.-Provide
privacy for the patient
Which site pulse is generally used in emergency situations? Correct
Answer.-Carotid Artery
The nurse is assessing the apical pulse of a client using auscultation.
What action could the nurse perform after placing the diaphragm over
the apex of the heart? Correct Answer.-Listen for heart sounds
The nurse is preparing to administer a medication that the client takes to
treat a cardiac dysrhythmia (abnormal heartbeat). What site should the
nurse use to assess pulse in this client? Correct Answer.-Apical Pulse
The nurse is preparing to assess the patient's vital signs. The patient just
had morning coffee. What explanation and action does the nurse take in
, this situation? Correct Answer.-Wait 30 minutes, then assess the oral
temperature because the patient had a beverage.
A nurse can most accurately assess a client's heart rate and rhythm do
doing what specific method? Correct Answer.-Listen with the stethoscope
at the fifth intercostal space (the space between the ribs) left mid-
clavicular line.
A nursing student is manually taking the client's blood pressure. What
step demonstrate the correct way on inflating the blood pressure cuff?
Correct Answer.-Inflate the cuff to 30 mm Hg above reading where
brachial pulse disappeared.
A nurse needs to measure the blood pressure of a client who has just
undergone a bilateral mastectomy (breast removal). How should the
nurse measure the blood pressure? Correct Answer.-Over the thigh or the
popliteal artery
Blood Pressure Correct Answer.-Force of blood against arterial walls
Dyspnea Correct Answer.-Difficult or labored breathing
Dysrhythmia Correct Answer.-Abnormal heart rhythm
Eupnea Correct Answer.-Normal respiration
answers
Assessment of the pulse amplitude is accomplished by: Correct Answer.-
Palpating the flow of blood through an artery.
Based upon circadian rhythms, when would the nurse note the highest
temperature during a 24-hour period? Correct Answer.-17:00 (5:00pm-
7:00pm, body temp is always the highest around 17:00-19:00)
The nurse is preparing to assess a rectal temperature on an adult client
What is the appropriate nursing intervention? Correct Answer.-Provide
privacy for the patient
Which site pulse is generally used in emergency situations? Correct
Answer.-Carotid Artery
The nurse is assessing the apical pulse of a client using auscultation.
What action could the nurse perform after placing the diaphragm over
the apex of the heart? Correct Answer.-Listen for heart sounds
The nurse is preparing to administer a medication that the client takes to
treat a cardiac dysrhythmia (abnormal heartbeat). What site should the
nurse use to assess pulse in this client? Correct Answer.-Apical Pulse
The nurse is preparing to assess the patient's vital signs. The patient just
had morning coffee. What explanation and action does the nurse take in
, this situation? Correct Answer.-Wait 30 minutes, then assess the oral
temperature because the patient had a beverage.
A nurse can most accurately assess a client's heart rate and rhythm do
doing what specific method? Correct Answer.-Listen with the stethoscope
at the fifth intercostal space (the space between the ribs) left mid-
clavicular line.
A nursing student is manually taking the client's blood pressure. What
step demonstrate the correct way on inflating the blood pressure cuff?
Correct Answer.-Inflate the cuff to 30 mm Hg above reading where
brachial pulse disappeared.
A nurse needs to measure the blood pressure of a client who has just
undergone a bilateral mastectomy (breast removal). How should the
nurse measure the blood pressure? Correct Answer.-Over the thigh or the
popliteal artery
Blood Pressure Correct Answer.-Force of blood against arterial walls
Dyspnea Correct Answer.-Difficult or labored breathing
Dysrhythmia Correct Answer.-Abnormal heart rhythm
Eupnea Correct Answer.-Normal respiration
