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What is the normal range for adult body temperature when taken orally?
What is the normal range for adult body temperature when taken orally?
- 37.0 - 38.1oC
- 36.8 - 37.9oC
- 36.5 - 37.5oC (correct)
- 35.8 - 37.0oC
Which of the following conditions is characterized by body temperature above the normal range?
Which of the following conditions is characterized by body temperature above the normal range?
- Hypothermia
- Normal body temperature
- Hyperpyrexia (correct)
- Pyrexia
What could be the cause of a false high blood pressure reading if the cuff is too tight and narrow?
What could be the cause of a false high blood pressure reading if the cuff is too tight and narrow?
- Dyspnea
- Hyperpyrexia
- Hypertension (correct)
- Hypotension
What is the term used to describe the inability to breathe fast enough or deeply enough?
What is the term used to describe the inability to breathe fast enough or deeply enough?
At what pulse rate would a person be classified as having tachycardia?
At what pulse rate would a person be classified as having tachycardia?
Which artery is commonly used during CPR to assess pulse rate?
Which artery is commonly used during CPR to assess pulse rate?
What is the purpose of the Assessment step in the Nursing Process?
What is the purpose of the Assessment step in the Nursing Process?
In the Nursing Process, what type of data includes symptoms described by the patient?
In the Nursing Process, what type of data includes symptoms described by the patient?
Which step of the Nursing Process involves the use of senses, laboratory results, and intuition to collect data?
Which step of the Nursing Process involves the use of senses, laboratory results, and intuition to collect data?
What does the Planning step in the Nursing Process involve?
What does the Planning step in the Nursing Process involve?
Which step of the Nursing Process focuses on carrying out the care plan devised in the Planning step?
Which step of the Nursing Process focuses on carrying out the care plan devised in the Planning step?
How does the Nursing Process elevate nursing from a vocation to a profession?
How does the Nursing Process elevate nursing from a vocation to a profession?
