Medical Surgical Nursing: Vital Signs Assessment

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What is the relationship between daily energy intake and weight when the daily energy intake is less than the total daily energy expenditure?

Weight will decrease (correct)

Weight will increase

Weight will remain stable

Weight will fluctuate

What does basal metabolism refer to?

Energy required for involuntary activities at rest (correct)

Energy required for digestion

Energy required for physical activities

Energy required for growth and development

What factor may contribute to an increase in Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)?

Environmental temperatures (correct)

Decreased hormonal levels

Reduced emotional tension

Increased physical inactivity

How are height and weight used to assess nutritional status?

To estimate body fat stores and overall health status Signup and view all the answers

What are Vital Signs?

Indicators of physiologic functioning Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a component of Vital Signs?

Pain Signup and view all the answers

What does Pulse represent?

Wave of blood traveling through arteries as a result of each heartbeat Signup and view all the answers

Why are Vital Signs important for patients?

They help identify normal patterns for patients, changes in patient status, and responses to various therapies Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is considered as a 6th non-invasive measurement at this time but not a standard Vital Sign?

Oxygen saturation Signup and view all the answers

Select the reasons why VS have to be taken?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the manifestation of hyperthermia?

High body temperature due to ineffective body temperature control mechanisms Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)?

Fever of 38.3 °C (101 °F) or higher lasting 3 weeks or longer with no identified cause Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for hyperthermia?

Cool sponge baths and cooling blankets Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of neurogenic fever?

Results from damage to the hypothalamus from various pathologies Signup and view all the answers

What are potential complications of fever?

Fluid & electrolyte imbalance and acid-base imbalance Signup and view all the answers

What are the modifications to environment that may be implemented for fever treatment?

Cooling blankets and simple carbohydrates in diet Signup and view all the answers

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