ATI FUNDAMENTALS VITAL SINGS ( UPDATED 2025/2026 ) COMPLETE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (SOLVED) 100% CORRECT
1. You recorded your patient's blood pressure as 166/88. Is this within thenormal range for an
adult?: no
2. You inflate the cuff to 30 mm Hg higher than the patient's last recorded BP(taken at her
last appointment). You note the point on the manometer where select all that apply
A. you first hear Korotkoff sounds.
B. the swishing sounds begin.
C. you hear the loudest sounds.
D. the sound becomes muffled.
E. the sound disappears.: A, E
3. when taking an adults temp rectally it is important to:
a. rotate the probe gently if you encounter any resistance
b. insert probe so that you are aiming at pelvic area
c. dip the probe into an inch to an inch and half lubricant
d. insert the probe about an inch and half into anus: d
4. you are assessing the vital signs of a newly admitted patient, to establish an accurate
baseline of patient respiration you: d observe patients chest movement while appearing to
assess his pulse
5. when assessing the patients respiration it is recommended that the patient: have the head
of the bed elevated 45 to 60 degrees
6. you have assessed a 45 year old patients vitalsigns.which ofthese requireimmediate
attention?
a. an oral temp of 100 degrees F