POST TESTS AND EXAM: BSN 206 -
VITAL SIGNS, 2025/2026 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
A healthy 30-year-old male arrives at the clinic for a physical. The
nurse is responsible for collecting his vital signs. Which of these
can be delegated to NAP - CORRECT ANSWERS- Pulse.
BP.
Respiration.
Pulse oximetry.
Temperature.
The nurse decides to collect the patient's temperature orally
using an electronic thermometer. Choose the equipment to be
used - CORRECT ANSWERS- Thermometer cover.
Patient data recording sheet and a pen.
Blue probe electronic thermometer.
The patient's BP reading is 150/80 mmHg. For this patient, 80 is
representative of: - CORRECT ANSWERS- The ventricles during
relaxation.
The diastolic pressure.
, The nurse is having great difficulty hearing any sound when
taking a patient's BP. What can the nurse do to increase the
ability to auscultate the reading? - CORRECT ANSWERS- Make
sure the stethoscope does not touch the patient's clothing or BP
cuff
Keep the stethoscope tubing still to avoid extraneous sound.
Ensure the bladder of the cuff is centered 1 inch (2.5 cm) above
the brachial artery.
Reduce environmental noise by turning off the TV or closing the
door.
Ensure the chest piece is rotated to the diaphragm side.
The NAP reports to the nurse that the patient's pulse oximetry is
88%. What action(s) should the nurse take? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- Perform a cardiopulmonary assessment.
Assist the patient to a high-Fowler's position.
Notify the health care provider.
Verify the reading by taking the patient's pulse oximetry.
Be prepared to administer oxygen.
A 15-year-old male patient is hypothermic. Which temperature
reflects hypothermia - CORRECT ANSWERS- 95° F (35°C).
Identify why a child's respirations might be shallow. - CORRECT
ANSWERS- The child is in acute pain.
VITAL SIGNS, 2025/2026 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
A healthy 30-year-old male arrives at the clinic for a physical. The
nurse is responsible for collecting his vital signs. Which of these
can be delegated to NAP - CORRECT ANSWERS- Pulse.
BP.
Respiration.
Pulse oximetry.
Temperature.
The nurse decides to collect the patient's temperature orally
using an electronic thermometer. Choose the equipment to be
used - CORRECT ANSWERS- Thermometer cover.
Patient data recording sheet and a pen.
Blue probe electronic thermometer.
The patient's BP reading is 150/80 mmHg. For this patient, 80 is
representative of: - CORRECT ANSWERS- The ventricles during
relaxation.
The diastolic pressure.
, The nurse is having great difficulty hearing any sound when
taking a patient's BP. What can the nurse do to increase the
ability to auscultate the reading? - CORRECT ANSWERS- Make
sure the stethoscope does not touch the patient's clothing or BP
cuff
Keep the stethoscope tubing still to avoid extraneous sound.
Ensure the bladder of the cuff is centered 1 inch (2.5 cm) above
the brachial artery.
Reduce environmental noise by turning off the TV or closing the
door.
Ensure the chest piece is rotated to the diaphragm side.
The NAP reports to the nurse that the patient's pulse oximetry is
88%. What action(s) should the nurse take? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- Perform a cardiopulmonary assessment.
Assist the patient to a high-Fowler's position.
Notify the health care provider.
Verify the reading by taking the patient's pulse oximetry.
Be prepared to administer oxygen.
A 15-year-old male patient is hypothermic. Which temperature
reflects hypothermia - CORRECT ANSWERS- 95° F (35°C).
Identify why a child's respirations might be shallow. - CORRECT
ANSWERS- The child is in acute pain.
