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Which vital signs should be assessed according to the learning outcomes?
Which vital signs should be assessed according to the learning outcomes?
- Heart rate, body temperature, blood sugar level, and oxygen saturation
- Body temperature, height, weight, and blood type
- Blood pressure, cholesterol level, pulse, and respiratory rate
- Body temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure (correct)
What is a key factor affecting accurate measurement of vital signs?
What is a key factor affecting accurate measurement of vital signs?
- Physical exercise
- Clothing color
- Daily water intake
- Stress and anxiety (correct)
Which is a variation in normal vital signs from infancy to old age?
Which is a variation in normal vital signs from infancy to old age?
- Increase in pulse rate with age (correct)
- Decrease in body temperature with age
- Decrease in respiratory rate with age
- Decrease in blood pressure with age
How many sites are used to assess the pulse according to the text?
How many sites are used to assess the pulse according to the text?
What should be included when assessing pulses?
What should be included when assessing pulses?