BASIC SKILLS FINAL REVIEW ATI questions and answers 2024/25

A nurse is taking an adult client's temperature rectally. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Rotate the probe if any resistance is met as the thermometer is inserted. B. Insert the probe to aim at the client's pelvic area. C. Dip the probe about 0.58 cm (2 in) into a tube of lubricant. D. Insert the probe about 1.27 cm (0.5 in) into the client's anus. - ANSWER D. Insert the probe about 1.27 cm (0.5 in) into the client's anus. A nurse is auscultating a client's apical pulse to listen to the S1 and S2 heart sounds. S2 heart sounds are heard when which of the following occurs? A. When the atria contracts vigorously B. As the ventricular walls contract C. When the semilunar valves close D. As the mitral valve snaps open - ANSWER C. When the semilunar valves close A nurse is measuring a client's temperature orally. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Place the probe in the posterior lingual pocket lateral to the midline. B. Rest the probe on the lower lingual frenulum. C. Place the probe centrally on top of the client's tongue. D. Rest the probe under the tongue just beyond the client's teeth. - ANSWER A. Place the probe in the posterior lingual pocket lateral to the midline. A nurse is preparing to record the difference between a client's systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Which of the following terms defines this information when documenting? A. Auscultatory gap B. Pulse pressure C. Orthostatic hypo