Exam (elaborations)
Nur 310 Vital Signs Questions With Complete Solutions
- Course
- NUR 310
- Institution
- University Of Alabama - Birmingham
Nur 310 Vital Signs Questions With Complete Solutions
[Show more]
Content preview
Nur 310 Vital Signs Questions With Complete Solutions0 Correct Answer Absent
1+ Correct Answer weak, thready
2+ Correct Answer Normal
3+ Correct Answer full bonding
A fever above 103.1 degree Fahrenheit in adults requires what?
Correct Answer immediate assessment and rapid cooling
measures.
A relapsing fever Correct Answer will be exhibited when the
person has a period of normal and abnormal temperatures. This
period may last longer than 24 hrs.
A remittent fever Correct Answer will have rises and falls with
intermittent fever but the lower ranges will not return to normal.
Age Correct Answer the newborns regulation of temperature is
immature and can greatly vary demanding on environmental
conditions. This can result in the newborn being too cool is too
warm, HC
Age abnormal findings: Correct Answer appears older than
stated age, as with chronic illness or chronic alcoholism.
Age Normal findings: Correct Answer the person appears his
or her stated age.
,An intermittent fever Correct Answer will have normal
readings with spikes of fever disperse in between normal
readings.
Anthropometric measurements include _____ and ______
Correct Answer height, weight
Apical pulse location Correct Answer fifth intercostal, mid
clavicle line.
Asystole Correct Answer is the absence of a pulse and is
considered
Axillary Route advantages: Correct Answer it is a safe and
accurate method for infants and young children when
environment is reasonably controlled.
Axillary Route disadvantages Correct Answer are lower than
oral temperatures by 1 degree Fahrenheit because it is measuring
the skins surface
Axillary route documentation Correct Answer document by
specifying AX for the route. This will allow the person
recording the find to ass one degree to the temeperature.
Axillary route procedure Correct Answer Place the tip of the
thermometer in the center of the armpit. Tuck your child's arm
snuggly against their body. Leave the thermometer in place for
abrupt 1 minute until you hear the "bleep". Remove the
thermometer and read the thermometer.
, Body build contour abnormal Correct Answer elongated arm
span
Body build contour normal Correct Answer 1. Arm span
2.Body length from crown to pubis roughly equal to length from
pubis to sole.
Brachial pulse location Correct Answer in the bicep tendon.
Bradycardia Correct Answer is a heart rate less than 50
beats/min. This may occur normally in well-trained athletes.
Whose heart muscle develops along with skeletal muscles.
Carotid heartbeat location Correct Answer on either side in
front of the neck.
Collection procedure Correct Answer use a standardized
balance or electronic standing scale. Instinct the person to
remove his or her shoes and heavy outer clothing before
standing on the scale. When a sequence of repeated weights just
necessary, aim for approximately the same time of day and the
same type of clothing worn each time. Record the weight in
kilograms and in pounds.
Conduction Correct Answer is process of losing heat through
physical contact with another object or body.
Convection Correct Answer is the process of losing heat
through the movement of air or water molecules across the skin.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Classroom. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
72042 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now