5 Questions
Which of the following is considered the fifth vital sign?
Pain
When are vital signs taken according to the information provided?
Every 4 hr. when one or more vital signs is abnormal
What is temperature defined as?
All of the above
When should vital signs be taken before, during, and after according to the information provided?
Before, during, after blood transfusion
What do vital signs provide information about according to the information provided?
Patient's overall condition
Study Notes
Vital Signs
- Pain is considered the fifth vital sign.
- Vital signs are taken when a patient is admitted, before and after a procedure, and when a patient's condition changes.
- Temperature is defined as the balance between heat produced by the body and heat lost from the body.
- Vital signs should be taken before, during, and after a procedure or treatment, and when a patient's condition changes or on a regular schedule (as dictated by hospital policy).
- Vital signs provide information about a patient's basic bodily functions and overall health status.
Test your knowledge on vital signs assessment and documentation in nursing with this quiz. Learn to recognize the importance of vital signs, different methods of measuring body temperature, characteristics of pulse, components of a respiratory assessment, various methods for measuring blood pressure, and vital signs documentation.
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