Fundamental Nursing: Vital Signs Lecture 1
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Rectal temperatures are usually higher, and axillary temperatures are lower than the normal oral temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a nurse report abnormal or unexpected vital sign findings to the PHCP?

    <p>Whenever a client’s condition changes or the client verbalizes unusual feelings such as nonspecific symptoms of physical distress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do vital signs help in the diagnosis of diseases and treatment?

    <p>By reflecting the body’s physiological status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which thermometer enables you to measure temperature quickly, at a distance, and without touching the object?

    <p>Infrared electronic thermometer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal range for systolic blood pressure (SBP) in millimeter of mercury (mmHg)?

    <p>100 – 140 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of a sphygmomanometer in the context of measuring blood pressure?

    <p>Measuring blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which device is used for measuring oxygen saturation in the circulatory system?

    <p>Pulse oximeter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of hypertension?

    <p>Persistently elevated blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    What are the cardinal signs of vital signs?

    <p>Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure (BP), and oxygen saturation (pulse oximetry)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of documenting vital sign measurements correctly?

    <p>To reflect the individual's current condition and report abnormal, unexpected findings to the PHCP.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do rectal, oral, axillary temperatures differ from each other?

    <p>Rectal temperatures are usually 0.5°C higher, and tympanic and axillary temperatures are about 0.5°C lower than the normal oral temperature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should vital signs be monitored during a blood transfusion?

    <p>Before, during, and after the blood transfusion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of measuring oxygen saturation in the circulatory system?

    <p>To identify specific life-threatening conditions and help in the diagnosis of diseases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal range for diastolic blood pressure (DBP) in millimeter of mercury (mmHg)?

    <p>60 - 100 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal level of oxygen saturation in the circulatory system?

    <p>95% or higher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is hypertension, and what are its normal ranges in blood pressure (mmHg)?

    <p>Hypertension is a long-term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated above the normal ranges. Normal ranges: 100 - 140 mmHg for systolic BP and 60 - 100 mmHg for diastolic BP.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the differences between a mercury glass thermometer and a digital thermometer in terms of measurement time and method?

    <p>Mercury glass thermometer takes about 2-8 minutes for accurate result, and digital thermometer takes about one minute or less for accurate reading.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose and advantage of using an infrared electronic thermometer?

    <p>The purpose of an infrared electronic thermometer is to measure temperature quickly, at a distance, and without touching the object. It is advantageous because it provides the reading in 1 second and is easy to use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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