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What are temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure collectively referred to as?
What are temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure collectively referred to as?
- Critical Indicators
- Primary Symptoms
- Cardinal Signs (correct)
- Vital Clues
Why is it important to obtain baseline data before monitoring vital signs?
Why is it important to obtain baseline data before monitoring vital signs?
- To compare with future readings (correct)
- To diagnose underlying conditions
- To avoid any deviations
- To speed up the process
What do vital signs indicate when there is a marked deviation from the normal range?
What do vital signs indicate when there is a marked deviation from the normal range?
- Normal variation
- Possible disease symptoms (correct)
- Improved health condition
- No significant meaning
Why should vital signs be taken in an organized systematic manner?
Why should vital signs be taken in an organized systematic manner?
What is a crucial consideration when selecting equipment for measuring vital signs?
What is a crucial consideration when selecting equipment for measuring vital signs?
How does the frequency of taking vital signs vary according to the client's condition?
How does the frequency of taking vital signs vary according to the client's condition?
Which site for taking body temperature is the least desirable according to the text?
Which site for taking body temperature is the least desirable according to the text?
What is the main reason why taking rectal temperature is not appropriate for some individuals?
What is the main reason why taking rectal temperature is not appropriate for some individuals?
Which thermometer type is described as having a blunt tip to decrease the risk of trauma to the rectal mucosa?
Which thermometer type is described as having a blunt tip to decrease the risk of trauma to the rectal mucosa?
What makes the axillary temperature reading typically lower than an oral temperature reading?
What makes the axillary temperature reading typically lower than an oral temperature reading?
Why is the aural site considered a good alternative for measuring body temperature?
Why is the aural site considered a good alternative for measuring body temperature?
What is the distinguishing feature of chemical disposable thermometers according to the text?
What is the distinguishing feature of chemical disposable thermometers according to the text?
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