Vitals sutter health Exam | Questions And Answers Latest {2024- 2025} A+ Graded | 100%
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pulse/heart rate/blood pressure - Is measure by the Heart
Temperature - Measure fever/infection
Why do we need accurate vitals signs? - Obtain pt baseline, help identify new disease, response to
treatment, help indicate pt compliance to treatment
Factors that affect body temperature - Age, emotional state, medication, physical activity, time of day,
food
Acceptable temperature range? - 97 (36)-100.4 (38)
Is their a normal body temperature? - No because of the variation factors
Infants less than 12 months temperature - Rectum(w/competencies), axilla, tympanic membrane(ear)
Toddles older than 12 months temperature - Axilla, tympanic membrane
Children 5yrs and older temperature - Oral, axilla, tympanic membrane
Adult temperature - Oral, axilla, tympanic membrane, rectum
Oxygen saturation - Percentage to which hemoglobin is filled with O2.
normal oxygen saturation - Greater than 95%, notify provider if less
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