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Which vital sign measures the number of breaths per minute?
Which vital sign measures the number of breaths per minute?
- Blood pressure
- Respiration rate (correct)
- Pulse
- Temperature
What is the normal range for an adult's resting heart rate?
What is the normal range for an adult's resting heart rate?
- 100-140 bpm
- 60-100 bpm (correct)
- 20-30 bpm
- 140-180 bpm
Which of the following is a method to measure body temperature?
Which of the following is a method to measure body temperature?
- Palpation
- Thermometry (correct)
- Auscultation
- Percussion
What can cause a temporary increase in blood pressure?
What can cause a temporary increase in blood pressure?
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What is the purpose of measuring vital signs in nursing?
What is the purpose of measuring vital signs in nursing?
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Why is it important for nurses to accurately measure vital signs?
Why is it important for nurses to accurately measure vital signs?
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What is the potential implication of a nurse failing to recognize abnormal vital signs in a patient?
What is the potential implication of a nurse failing to recognize abnormal vital signs in a patient?
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Which vital sign is often an early indicator of deterioration in a patient's condition?
Which vital sign is often an early indicator of deterioration in a patient's condition?
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What is the potential implication of a nurse misinterpreting a temporary increase in blood pressure as a normal variation?
What is the potential implication of a nurse misinterpreting a temporary increase in blood pressure as a normal variation?
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Why is it critical for nurses to accurately measure body temperature in patients?
Why is it critical for nurses to accurately measure body temperature in patients?
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