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Which vital sign do nurses monitor to measure the amount of force placed on a patient's artery walls with each heartbeat?
Which vital sign do nurses monitor to measure the amount of force placed on a patient's artery walls with each heartbeat?
- Temperature
- Respiration rate
- Pulse rate
- Blood pressure (correct)
What is the role of a charge nurse in a hospital department?
What is the role of a charge nurse in a hospital department?
- Performing surgeries
- Administering medications
- Overseeing other nurses (correct)
- Updating patient charts
What is included in a patient's chart in a healthcare facility?
What is included in a patient's chart in a healthcare facility?
- Dietary preferences
- Personal contact details
- Insurance information
- Medical history and diagnoses (correct)
What is the process of adding to a patient's chart to keep it up to date and accurate called?
What is the process of adding to a patient's chart to keep it up to date and accurate called?
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What is the term used for the portion of nursing education where student nurses work with patients in a healthcare setting to practice their technical skills?
What is the term used for the portion of nursing education where student nurses work with patients in a healthcare setting to practice their technical skills?
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Study Notes
Vital Signs
- Blood pressure is the vital sign that measures the amount of force placed on a patient's artery walls with each heartbeat.
Nursing Roles
- A charge nurse in a hospital department is responsible for overseeing the nursing staff and making decisions related to patient care.
Patient Charts
- A patient's chart in a healthcare facility includes all relevant information about the patient's medical history, treatment plans, test results, and progress.
Chart Maintenance
- Updating a patient's chart to keep it up to date and accurate is called charting.
Nursing Education
- Clinical rotation is the term used for the portion of nursing education where student nurses work with patients in a healthcare setting to practice their technical skills and gain hands-on experience.
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