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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 blood pressure?✔✔A. 90/60 mmHg to 120/80 mmHg
- 100/70 mmHg to 140/90 mmHg
- 130/80 mmHg to 150/100 mmHg
- 80/50 mmHg to 100/60 mmHg
How long should a nurse wait after a patient has exercised to take their blood pressure?
- 1 minute
- 10 minutes
- 30 minutes
✔✔B. 5 minutes
What is the correct term for a high fever?
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypothermia 1 / 4
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✔✔C. Hyperthermia
- Hypotension
How should a nurse obtain a blood pressure in a patient with a swollen arm?
- Use the opposite arm
- Use a wrist cuff
- Use a lower-sized cuff
✔✔C. Use the leg or thigh for measurement
Which condition can cause bradycardia?✔✔A. Heart disease
- Anxiety
- Fever
- Stress
Which measurement indicates a temperature above normal?
A. 97.2°F
✔✔B. 101.4°F 2 / 4
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C. 98.6°F
D. 99.0°F
How should a nurse correctly take an oral temperature for an adult?
- Place the thermometer under the tongue with the mouth closed
- Place the thermometer on the outer ear for 2 minutes
- Place the thermometer on the armpit
✔✔B. Place the thermometer under the tongue with the mouth closed for 3-5 minutes
What is the most appropriate action if a blood pressure reading is 160/110 mmHg?
- Recheck in 5 minutes and document
- Ask the patient to rest and check again in an hour
- Administer antihypertensive medication immediately
✔✔B. Report the reading to the physician immediately for further assessment
What is an example of a factor that could affect respiratory rate?✔✔A. Anxiety
- Age 3 / 4
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- Pain
- Both A and C
What is the normal range for an adult’s resting heart rate?
- 60-100 beats per minute
- 50-90 beats per minute
- 80-120 beats per minute
✔✔B. 60-100 beats per minute
Which of the following is a common site for measuring body temperature in adults?
- Ear
- Wrist
- Knee
✔✔C. Oral
What is the most accurate method of measuring core body temperature in an unconscious patient?
- Rectal
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