Fundamental of Nursing: Vital Signs Lecture
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What are vital signs also called?

  • Cardinal signs (correct)
  • Essential measures
  • Key indicators
  • Primary signs
  • What is the purpose of vital signs?

  • To determine changes in client health status (correct)
  • To provide psychological comfort to the client
  • To assist with administrative documentation
  • To help with basic interventions
  • When should a nurse report abnormal vital sign findings to the primary healthcare provider?

  • Only during blood transfusion
  • When a client feels funny or different
  • Whenever a client's condition changes (correct)
  • When a known infection is present
  • How do rectal temperatures typically compare to normal oral temperatures?

    <p>(0.5 C) higher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of thermometer can measure temperature without touching the object and provides a reading in 1 second?

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

    What is the normal range for diastolic blood pressure?

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

    Which equipment is used for measuring blood pressure?

    <p>Sphygmomanometer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are vital signs particularly important to monitor?

    <p>Whenever an intervention may affect a client's condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the measurement of oxygen attached to the hemoglobin cell in the circulatory system called?

    <p>Oxygen saturation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of thermometer is used for measuring temperature orally, rectally, and axillary and takes about one minute or less for an accurate reading?

    <p>Digital thermometer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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