Basic Nursing Skills Flashcards

What can changes in vital signs indicate?

Which changes should be reported to a supervisor? (Select all that apply)

What are the four sites for measuring body temperatures? (Select all that apply)

Which of the following is a normal temperature range for the oral method?

Which of the following thermometers is used to take a temperature in the ear?

Which temperature site is another word for the armpit area?

Which temperature site is considered to be the most accurate?

Why are mercury-free thermometers considered safer than the mercury thermometers?

How long do digital thermometers take to display a person's temperature?

How many times are disposable thermometers used before being discarded?

Where is the apical pulse located?

What is the most common site for monitoring the pulse?

For adults, what is the normal pulse rate?

The normal respiration rate for adults ranges from?

Breathing air into lungs is also called?

Exhaling air out of the lungs is also called?

Vital Signs and Their Implications

Changes in vital signs often indicate a worsening condition in residents.
Important changes to report include fever, rapid pulse, blood pressure variations, and worsening pain.

Body Temperature Measurement

Body temperature can be measured at four primary sites: mouth, rectum, armpit, and temporal artery.
The normal oral temperature range is 97.6°F to 99.6°F.
Tympanic thermometers are specifically designed for ear temperature measurement.
The term for the armpit area in temperature measurement is axillary.
Rectal measurement is recognized as the most accurate method for determining body temperature.
Mercury-free thermometers are safer alternatives to traditional mercury thermometers due to the absence of toxic mercury.

Thermometer Functionality

Digital thermometers display temperature readings within 2 to 60 seconds.
Disposable thermometers are designed for single-use only.

Pulse and Respiratory Rates

The apical pulse is located on the left side of the chest, just below the nipple.
The radial pulse is the most common site for monitoring pulse rate.
For adults, a normal pulse rate falls between 60 and 100 beats per minute.
The typical respiratory rate for adults is between 12 and 20 breaths per minute.
Breathing in is known as inspiration, while breathing out is referred to as expiration.

Test your knowledge of essential nursing skills with these flashcards. This quiz covers vital signs, temperature measurement sites, and critical changes in a resident's condition that should be reported. Perfect for nursing students and professionals looking to refresh their knowledge.