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What are the cardinal signs of vital signs?
What are the cardinal signs of vital signs?
- Heart rate, respiratory rate, blood sugar level, and cholesterol level
- Pulse rate, blood glucose level, body mass index, and oxygen level
- Temperature, blood glucose level, blood pressure, and respiratory rate
- Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation (correct)
When should a nurse ensure that vital sign measurements are documented correctly?
When should a nurse ensure that vital sign measurements are documented correctly?
- Before, during, and after a blood transfusion (correct)
- Only when the client verbalizes unusual feelings
- Whenever the nurse feels it is necessary
- After diagnosis of a disease
What is the purpose of vital signs?
What is the purpose of vital signs?
- To determine changes in client health status (correct)
- To improve the nurse's documentation skills
- To perform routine medical assessments
- To identify non-life threatening conditions
What is the normal relationship between rectal, oral, axillary temperatures?
What is the normal relationship between rectal, oral, axillary temperatures?
When should a nurse report abnormal or unexpected vital sign findings to the PHCP?
When should a nurse report abnormal or unexpected vital sign findings to the PHCP?
How do vital signs help in the diagnosis of diseases and treatment?
How do vital signs help in the diagnosis of diseases and treatment?
Which thermometer enables you to measure temperature quickly, at a distance, and without touching the object?
Which thermometer enables you to measure temperature quickly, at a distance, and without touching the object?
What is the normal range for systolic blood pressure (SBP) in millimeter of mercury (mmHg)?
What is the normal range for systolic blood pressure (SBP) in millimeter of mercury (mmHg)?
What is the main function of a sphygmomanometer in the context of measuring blood pressure?
What is the main function of a sphygmomanometer in the context of measuring blood pressure?
Which device is used for measuring oxygen saturation in the circulatory system?
Which device is used for measuring oxygen saturation in the circulatory system?
What is the main characteristic of hypertension?
What is the main characteristic of hypertension?
What are the cardinal signs of vital signs?
What are the cardinal signs of vital signs?
What is the purpose of documenting vital sign measurements correctly?
What is the purpose of documenting vital sign measurements correctly?
How do rectal, oral, axillary temperatures differ from each other?
How do rectal, oral, axillary temperatures differ from each other?
When should vital signs be monitored during a blood transfusion?
When should vital signs be monitored during a blood transfusion?
What is the main purpose of measuring oxygen saturation in the circulatory system?
What is the main purpose of measuring oxygen saturation in the circulatory system?
What is the normal range for diastolic blood pressure (DBP) in millimeter of mercury (mmHg)?
What is the normal range for diastolic blood pressure (DBP) in millimeter of mercury (mmHg)?
What is the normal level of oxygen saturation in the circulatory system?
What is the normal level of oxygen saturation in the circulatory system?
What is hypertension, and what are its normal ranges in blood pressure (mmHg)?
What is hypertension, and what are its normal ranges in blood pressure (mmHg)?
What are the differences between a mercury glass thermometer and a digital thermometer in terms of measurement time and method?
What are the differences between a mercury glass thermometer and a digital thermometer in terms of measurement time and method?
What is the purpose and advantage of using an infrared electronic thermometer?
What is the purpose and advantage of using an infrared electronic thermometer?
