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What are vital signs also called?
What are vital signs also called?
- Cardinal signs (correct)
- Essential measures
- Key indicators
- Primary signs
What is the purpose of vital 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?
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?
How do rectal temperatures typically compare to normal oral temperatures?
Which type of thermometer can measure temperature without touching the object and provides a reading in 1 second?
Which type of thermometer can measure temperature without touching the object and provides a reading in 1 second?
What is the normal range for diastolic blood pressure?
What is the normal range for diastolic blood pressure?
Which equipment is used for measuring blood pressure?
Which equipment is used for measuring blood pressure?
When are vital signs particularly important to monitor?
When are vital signs particularly important to monitor?
What is the measurement of oxygen attached to the hemoglobin cell in the circulatory system called?
What is the measurement of oxygen attached to the hemoglobin cell in the circulatory system called?
Which type of thermometer is used for measuring temperature orally, rectally, and axillary and takes about one minute or less for an accurate reading?
Which type of thermometer is used for measuring temperature orally, rectally, and axillary and takes about one minute or less for an accurate reading?
