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ATI VItal Signs Test A nurse is planning care for a client who is experiencing tachycardia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to make? a) instruct the client to increase exercise b) instruct the client to consume no more than four caffeinated beverages per day c) encourage the client to practice relaxation techniques each day d) encourage the client to engage in pattern paced breathing by panting c) encourage the client to practice relaxation techniques each day A...

(Answered) ATI- Vital Signs Test Questions & Answers 2022/2023 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 appe...

ATI VItal Signs Test A nurse is planning care for a client who is experiencing tachycardia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to make? a) instruct the client to increase exercise b) instruct the client to consume no more than four caffeinated beverages per day c) encourage the client to practice relaxation techniques each day d) encourage the client to engage in pattern paced breathing by panting c) encourage the client to practice relaxation techniques each day A...

(Answered) ATI- Vital Signs Test Questions & Answers 2022/2023 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 appe...

(Answered) ATI- Vital Signs Test Questions & Answers 2022/2023 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 appe...

ATI FUNDAMENTALS VITAL SIGNS Having recently moved into the area, a 56-year-old female is having her initial visit with the primary care provider she selected. The patient denies any chronic or acute illnesses. You measure & record her vital sign data, whats next? The primary reason for assessing this patient's vital signs is to - correct answer establish a baseline when the patient reports no specific health-related problem. You got it right. Vital signs are assessed for various re...

ATI ENGAGE FUNDAMENTALS: VITAL SIGNS A nurse is reviewing documentation of vital signs by a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following pieces of documentation is correct? A. Pulse 52/min B. Respiratory rate 24 C. SaO2 97% right index finger, room air D. Blood pressure 132/86 mm Hg - correct answer C. SaO2 97% right index finger, room air The nurse should identify that this documentation is thorough and complete and does not require any additional information. The information provided...

ATI VITAL SIGNS TERMINOLOGY Antipyretic - correct answer a substance or procedure that reduces fever apnea - correct answer temporary or transient cessation of breathing auscultatory gap - correct answer temporary disappearance of sounds usually heard over the brachial artery, occuring when the cuff pressure is high and is gradually reduced, with the sounds again heard at a lower pressure axillary - correct answer a small winged-tip needle used to initiate intravenous access brach...

ATI CHAPTER 27: VITAL SIGNS Normal Adult Temp - Oral - correct answer 37° C / 98.6° F Adult Oral Temperature Range - correct answer 36° to 38° C / 96.8° to 100.4° F Adult rectal are temps usually ______ than oral temps. - correct answer higher (0.5° C / 0.9° F) Adult axillary & tympanic temps are usually _____ than oral temps. - correct answer lower (0.5° C / 0.9° F) Adult temporal temps are _____ to rectal temps. - correct answer close Adult temporal temps are nearly...

ATI - VITAL SIGNS TEST antipyretic - correct answer a substance or procedure that reduces fever apnea - correct answer temporary or transient cessation of breathing (no breathing) auscultatory gap - correct answer temporary disappearance of sounds usually heard over the brachial artery, occurring when the cuff pressure is high and is gradually reduced, with the sounds again heard at a lower level of pressure (usually occurring in patients who have hypertension) axillary - correct ans...