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ATI: Vital Signs Questions and Answers |
Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the normal range for an adult's resting heart rate?✔✔60 to 100 beats per minute
Why is it important to measure vital signs at regular intervals?✔✔Because changes in vital signs can be early indicators of patient deterioration or improvement
What should the nurse do if a blood pressure reading seems unusually high?✔✔Recheck the reading manually and compare with previous readings
What is the correct placement of the thermometer for an oral temperature reading?✔✔Under the tongue in the posterior sublingual pocket
How long should you count a regular radial pulse?✔✔30 seconds and multiply by 2 1 / 2
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How long should you count an irregular heart rate?✔✔Full 60 seconds
What is the average normal body temperature for an adult in Fahrenheit?
✔✔98.6°F
Which vital sign can be affected by talking, laughing, or recent activity?✔✔Respiratory rate
What is the proper position of the arm when taking a blood pressure reading?✔✔At heart level and supported
What should the nurse do if a patient has just consumed hot coffee before an oral temperature reading?✔✔Wait 15 to 30 minutes before taking the temperature
Which site is most commonly used to assess pulse in an adult?
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