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A patient with a temperature of 102°F is likely to exhibit which combination of symptoms?
A patient with a temperature of 102°F is likely to exhibit which combination of symptoms?
- High fever and decreased heart rate.
- Low fever and elevated heart rate.
- High fever and elevated heart rate. (correct)
- Low fever and decreased heart rate.
When assessing oxygen saturation using a pulse oximeter, which factor should guide your finger selection?
When assessing oxygen saturation using a pulse oximeter, which factor should guide your finger selection?
- Choose the finger that is most easily accessible on the patient.
- Choose the finger with capillary refill greater than 3 seconds.
- Choose the finger with capillary refill less than 2 seconds. (correct)
- Choose any finger regardless of capillary refill time.
Which intervention is most appropriate for a patient experiencing hypothermia with a body temperature of 35°C?
Which intervention is most appropriate for a patient experiencing hypothermia with a body temperature of 35°C?
- Apply more blankets and monitor the patient's temperature.
- Remove excess clothing and administer a warm compress.
- Remove excess clothing and apply a cold compress. (correct)
- Apply excess clothing and administer a warm compress.
To accurately assess orthostatic hypotension, what blood pressure changes would you look for when transitioning a patient from a supine to a standing position?
To accurately assess orthostatic hypotension, what blood pressure changes would you look for when transitioning a patient from a supine to a standing position?
A patient's oxygen saturation is measured at 88%. What initial intervention is most appropriate?
A patient's oxygen saturation is measured at 88%. What initial intervention is most appropriate?
Upon palpating a patient's radial pulses, you note the right pulse is 80 bpm and the left is 48 bpm. How should this finding be documented?
Upon palpating a patient's radial pulses, you note the right pulse is 80 bpm and the left is 48 bpm. How should this finding be documented?
A patient experiencing constipation and a recent bowel movement is MOST likely to exhibit which associated symptom?
A patient experiencing constipation and a recent bowel movement is MOST likely to exhibit which associated symptom?
When a patient presents with an irregular heart rate, what is the MOST appropriate initial intervention to assess the heart rhythm accurately?
When a patient presents with an irregular heart rate, what is the MOST appropriate initial intervention to assess the heart rhythm accurately?
A patient with a heart rate of 56 bpm is MOST likely to experience which symptom?
A patient with a heart rate of 56 bpm is MOST likely to experience which symptom?
What is the MOST appropriate intervention for a patient experiencing dehydration and hypotension?
What is the MOST appropriate intervention for a patient experiencing dehydration and hypotension?
Flashcards
102°F Temperature Symptoms?
102°F Temperature Symptoms?
High fever, elevated heart rate.
Oxygen saturation site selection?
Oxygen saturation site selection?
Choose a finger with capillary refill less than 2 seconds.
Hypothermia intervention?
Hypothermia intervention?
Remove excess clothing, apply a warm blanket.
Orthostatic hypotension indicator?
Orthostatic hypotension indicator?
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88% Oâ‚‚ Sat Intervention?
88% Oâ‚‚ Sat Intervention?
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Radial pulse documentation?
Radial pulse documentation?
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Constipation symptom?
Constipation symptom?
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Irregular Heart Rate Intervention?
Irregular Heart Rate Intervention?
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Heart rate of 56 bpm?
Heart rate of 56 bpm?
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Dehydration and hypotension?
Dehydration and hypotension?
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Study Notes
- Clinical Lab Test Notes
Elevated Temperature (102°F)
- Symptoms include high fever and elevated heart rate.
Oxygen Saturation
- Choose a finger with capillary refill less than 2 seconds.
Hypothermia (35°C)
- Interventions include removing excess clothing, applying a cold compress, and removing excess blankets.
Orthostatic Hypotension
- Check blood pressure while the patient is supine
- A decrease of 20 mmHg systolic indicates orthostatic hypotension.
Low Oxygen Saturation (88%)
- Intervention involves encouraging a deep breath.
Palpating Radial Pulses
- Report as 4+80 (right: 80 bpm, left: 48 bpm).
Constipation and Recent Bowel Movement
- Can cause a symptom of decreased heart rate.
Irregular Heart Rate
- Intervention involves auscultating the apical pulse.
Low Heart Rate (56 bpm)
- May cause dizziness (bradycardia).
Dehydration and Hypotension
- Intervention involves increasing fluid intake.
Postural Hypotension
- Assist patient from lying down to a standing position; systolic pressure may be higher.
Elevated Temperature
- A temperature of 108°F causes an increased heart rate.
Obtaining Electronic Blood Pressure
- Elevate the client's arm above the level of the heart (brachial artery).
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Description
Notes on clinical lab tests cover topics such as elevated temperature, oxygen saturation, hypothermia, and orthostatic hypotension. Interventions for low oxygen saturation involve encouraging a deep breath. Dehydration and hypotension require increasing fluid intake.
