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Vital Signs in Nursing

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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?

100-140 bpm

60-100 bpm (correct)

20-30 bpm

140-180 bpm

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?

Physical activity Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of measuring vital signs in nursing?

To assess the patient's response to treatment Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for nurses to accurately measure vital signs?

To detect early signs of deteriorating health Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential implication of a nurse failing to recognize abnormal vital signs in a patient?

Increased risk of medication errors Signup and view all the answers

Which vital sign is often an early indicator of deterioration in a patient's condition?

Respiratory rate Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential implication of a nurse misinterpreting a temporary increase in blood pressure as a normal variation?

Overestimation of the patient's cardiovascular risk Signup and view all the answers

Why is it critical for nurses to accurately measure body temperature in patients?

To identify potential infections Signup and view all the answers