NSG 3100 exam 2 Latest 2024/2025;New Questions and
Answers/100% Correct/Graded A+.(Galen College of
Nursing)
what does pulse oximetry measure - ANSWERthe amount of oxygen available to
tissues
what is the pulse oximeter reading - ANSWERpercentage of hemoglobin that combines
with oxygen
what are baseline vitals used for - ANSWERidentifying changes in patient status
what would cause a blood pressure to increase - ANSWERpain
what affect does pain medication have on vitals and why - ANSWERlower blood
pressure
lower heart rate
lower respiratory rate
slows the respiratory and cardiovascular system
what is normal temperature for an adult - ANSWER35.5C-37.5C
95.5F-99.5C
what is normal pulse for an adult - ANSWER60-100
what is normal respiratory rate for an adult - ANSWER12-20
what is normal pulse ox for an adult - ANSWERgreater than 95
what is the normal range of blood pressure for an adult - ANSWER90-120/60-80
what is the normal temperature for an older adult - ANSWER35C-37.2C
95F-99F
what is the normal pulse for an older adult - ANSWER60-100
what is the normal pulse ox for an older adult - ANSWERgreater than 95
what is the normal respiration rate for an older adult - ANSWER15-20
what is the normal range of blood pressure for an older adult - ANSWER90-120/60-80
,what must a nurse do before delegating vitals to a UAP - ANSWERassess the patient
first to assure they are medically stable
who is responsible for interpreting vitals - ANSWERnurse
why do chemo patient need their temperature taken often - ANSWERongoing
monitoring for infection
why might older adults need assistance in adjusting to temperature - ANSWERcognitive
impairment, physical issues
what does afebrile mean - ANSWERa person who is maintaining the normal
temperature
how does axillary temperature compare to oral readings - ANSWERapprox 1 degree
less than oral
how does axillary temperature compare to rectal - ANSWERapproximately 1 degree
less than rectal
what part of the body regulates body temperature - ANSWERhypothalamus
how does the anterior hypothalamus regulate heat loss - ANSWERdiaphoresis
(sweating) and vasodilation of blood vessels
what is metabolism in relation to heat production - ANSWERthe chemical process
responsible for generating energy for cellular functions
what organ regulates heat production and loss - ANSWERthe skin through insulation of
the body with subcutaneous tissue and fat
how does age affect temperature - ANSWERbaseline temperature drops as a person
ages
how does exercise affect temperature - ANSWERtemperature increases during exercise
how does hormone fluctuations affect temperature - ANSWERwomen have higher
temperature during ovulation
how does circadian rhythms affect temperature - ANSWERlowest at 3am and highest at
6pm
how does stress affect temperature - ANSWERlevels of epinephrine and norepinephrine
can increase during emotional and physical stress which increases temperature
, how does smoking affect temperature - ANSWERcauses vasoconstriction which causes
a drop in the temperature of the skin and mucous membranes
what are signs of hypotension - ANSWERdecreased body temperature
pale and cool skin
decreased muscle coordination
decreased urinary output
drowsiness
where are common sites for frostbite - ANSWERearlobes
tip of the nose
fingers
toes
what does febrile mean - ANSWERa person with a fever
what could a fever be associated with - ANSWERinfection
tissue injury
cancer
trauma
surgery
what are risk factors for a heatstroke - ANSWERvery young
very old
cardiovascular disease
diabetes
alcoholism
what are signs and symptoms of heat stroke - ANSWERconfusion
delirium
excessive thirst
nausea
muscle cramps
high temperature
high heart rate
when does heat exhaustion occur - ANSWERextreme or prolonged environmental heat
exposure leads to profuse sweating with consequent excessive and electrolyte loss
what aspects affect the site selection for temperature - ANSWERage
state of consciousness
amount of pain the patient is suffering
treatment the patient is undergoing
where is core temperature measured - ANSWEResophagus
pulmonary artery sites
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