NSG-300 Vital Signs Review Questions and Correct Answers
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Course
NSG 300
Institution
NSG 300
Which value measured in millimeters of mercury indicates normal pulse pressure? O 28 mm Hg O 36 mm Hg O 78 mm Hg O 119 mm Hg 36 mmHg
Which axillary temperature is acceptable for adults? O36.5° C (97.7° F) O 37° C (98.6° F) O 37.1° C (98.8° F) O 37.5° C (99.5° F) 36.5°C (97.7° F)
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NSG-300 Vital Signs Review Questions
and Correct Answers
Which value measured in millimeters of mercury indicates normal pulse pressure?
O 28 mm Hg
O 36 mm Hg
O 78 mm Hg
O 119 mm Hg ✅36 mmHg
Which axillary temperature is acceptable for adults?
O36.5° C (97.7° F)
O 37° C (98.6° F)
O 37.1° C (98.8° F)
O 37.5° C (99.5° F) ✅36.5°C (97.7° F)
Which temperature indicates moderate hypothermia?
O 27° C (84.2° F)
O 30° C (86° F)
O 35° C (95° F)
O 36° C (96.8° F) ✅30° C (86° F)
Which factor would cause the nurse to have difficulty identifying a probe site for a pulse
oximeter in older patients? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be
correct.
Anemia
Tachypnea
Loss of upper arm mass
Decreased cardiac output
Cold-induced vasoconstriction ✅Anemia
Decreased cardiac output
Cold-induced vasoconstriction
Which statement by the nursing student to the nurse about when to measure vital signs
indicates the need for further learning? Select all that apply. One, some, or all
responses may be correct.
"Before ambulating a patient previously on bed rest"
"Before and after a transfusion of blood products"
"After a patient reports increased intensity of pain"
"Before a patient performs range-of-motion exercises"
"After the administration of medication that affects temperature control functions"
✅"Before and after a transfusion of blood products"
"After the administration of medication that affects temperature control functions"
, Which consequence may occur because of kyphosis in an older patient?
O Anorexia
O Hyperthermia
O Postural hypotension
O Restricted chest expansion ✅Restricted chest expansion
The nurse is caring for a patient who underwent a hysterectomy. In which situation
would the nurse measure the vital signs? Select all that apply. One, some, or all
responses may be correct.
When the patient eats
During the infusion of blood products when the patient has decreased pain intensity
When the patient reports that she feels "different"
Before the patient performs range-of-motion (ROM) exercises ✅During the infusion of
blood products
When the patient reports that she feels "different"
Before the patient performs range-of-motion (ROM) exercises
Which patient needs medical attention?
Patient A Asthma 12
Patient B Bronchitis 15
Patient C Emphysema 20
Patient D Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 10 ✅Patient D
After how many years does the respiratory system begin to decline in healthy people?
20
25
45
60 ✅25
The nurse decides not to measure the temperature of an older adult using the oral site.
Which patient factor is the likely reason for this decision? Select all that apply. One,
some, or all responses may be correct.
No teeth
Rigid rib cage
Poor muscle control
Ribs are downward-slanted
Sweat gland reactivity is decreased ✅No teeth
Poor muscle control
While assessing the heart sounds of an older-adult patient, the nurse notices muffled
sounds. Which reason could be the possible cause?
Rigidity of rib cage
Downward slanting of ribs
Ossification of costal cartilage
Increased air space in the lungs ✅O Increased air space in the lungs
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