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Why should rectal temperature measurements be used with caution in certain clients?
Why should rectal temperature measurements be used with caution in certain clients?
- To avoid stimulating the vagus nerve (correct)
- To speed up the heart rate
- To prevent a decrease in heart rate
- To ensure a more accurate reading
What is the normal range for rectal temperature?
What is the normal range for rectal temperature?
- 35.5 – 37.2 °C
- 36.3 – 38.1 °C (correct)
- 37.0 – 38.5 °C
- 36.8 – 37.6 °C
How does the parasympathetic nervous system affect heart rate?
How does the parasympathetic nervous system affect heart rate?
- It increases the force of contraction
- It increases heart rate
- It decreases heart rate (correct)
- It has no effect on heart rate
What is the normal pulse rate range for adults?
What is the normal pulse rate range for adults?
Why should rectal temperature measurements not be used in newborns or children with diarrhea?
Why should rectal temperature measurements not be used in newborns or children with diarrhea?
What is the definition of tachycardia?
What is the definition of tachycardia?
What is bradycardia and what are some common causes?
What is bradycardia and what are some common causes?
How is pulse amplitude graded?
How is pulse amplitude graded?
What term is used to describe an irregular pulse rhythm?
What term is used to describe an irregular pulse rhythm?
When should the apical pulse be assessed?
When should the apical pulse be assessed?
What is a potential source of error in blood pressure assessment that can lead to falsely low assessments?
What is a potential source of error in blood pressure assessment that can lead to falsely low assessments?
Which technique is used to measure arterial oxyhemoglobin saturation noninvasively?
Which technique is used to measure arterial oxyhemoglobin saturation noninvasively?
What is the usual range for oxygen saturation in percentage?
What is the usual range for oxygen saturation in percentage?
How does the conical shape of an obese arm affect blood pressure assessment?
How does the conical shape of an obese arm affect blood pressure assessment?
Which factor does NOT affect oxygen saturation levels?
Which factor does NOT affect oxygen saturation levels?
What is the term used to describe the difference between apical pulse rate and radial pulse rate?
What is the term used to describe the difference between apical pulse rate and radial pulse rate?
Where should a nurse listen with a stethoscope to assess the apical pulse?
Where should a nurse listen with a stethoscope to assess the apical pulse?
What does the term 'diffusion' refer to in the context of respiration?
What does the term 'diffusion' refer to in the context of respiration?
Which receptors are responsible for detecting an increase in CO2, triggering a powerful respiratory response?
Which receptors are responsible for detecting an increase in CO2, triggering a powerful respiratory response?
What does the term 'perfusion' involve in the context of respiration?
What does the term 'perfusion' involve in the context of respiration?
