ATI - Vital Signs Pretest Questions and

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ATI - Vital Signs Pretest Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

How long should you wait to retake an oral temperature after the client drank cold water?

• 5 minutes
• 10 minutes

✔✔C. 15 to 30 minutes

• Immediately

What position should the client be in for an accurate rectal temperature?

• Prone

✔✔B. Left lateral (Sims')

• Supine
• High Fowler's

Which client should receive temperature assessment via the axillary route?

• Adult in respiratory distress

✔✔B. Infant less than 3 months old 1 / 3

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• Client with ear surgery
• Client who just drank coffee

Which is considered a normal range for systolic blood pressure in an adult?

• 80–100 mmHg

✔✔B. 90–120 mmHg

• 130–150 mmHg
• 60–80 mmHg

Which reading indicates a fever in Celsius?

A. 36.2°C

✔✔B. 38.1°C

C. 37.0°C

D. 35.5°C

Which statement about pulse oximetry is true?✔✔A. It measures the percentage of hemoglobin saturated with oxygen

• It measures carbon dioxide levels in the blood 2 / 3

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• It replaces the need to count respirations
• It is only accurate during exertion

Which action should a nurse take before measuring a tympanic temperature?✔✔A. Pull the ear back and up for an adult

• Place the probe under the tongue
• Insert the probe straight in
• Take the temperature last after other vitals

Which reading would be considered hypertensive in an adult?✔✔A. 144/92 mmHg

• 120/76 mmHg
• 110/70 mmHg
• 98/58 mmHg

Which site provides the most accurate core temperature reading in a critically ill patient?

• Oral
• Axillary
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