Vital signs ranges Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Air Methods Critical Care Exam(correct answers 2023) Before PFT's how long should a patient refrain from smoking? Using an inhaler? - CORRECT ANSWER-smoking: 6-8 h inhaler: 4-6 h What test must you do before performing an arterial puncture? - CORRECT ANSWERAllen's test; patency of the ulnar artery- if blood returns to hand in 15s, then the radial artery can be used for the puncture How long should one apply pressure after an arterial puncture? - CORRECT ANSWER5 minutes (20 min if the ...

MDC 1 - Exam 2 Study Guide questions and answers latest 2023- Always knock or announce your entrance into the patient's room or area and introduce yourself. - Orient the patient to the environment, counting steps with him or her to the bathroom - Help the patient place objects on the bedside table or in the bed and around the bed and room and do not move them without the patient's permission - Remove all objects and clutter between the patient's bed and the bathroom. - Use a normal tone o...

HESI RN MED SURG/ACTUAL EXAM 1- A male client who reports feeling chronically fatigued has a hemoglobin of 11.0 grams/dl (110 mmol/L or SI), hematocrit of 34% and microcytic and hypochromic red blood cells. Based on the findings, which dinner selection should the nurse suggest for the patient? A. Beef steak with steam broccoli and orange slices B. Cheese pasta and a lettuce and tomato salad C. Broil white fish with a baked sweet potato D. Grill shrimp and seasoned rice with asparagus salad. 2- T...

Obstetrics/ Maternity Practice Exam 103 Questions with Verified Answers The nurse is preparing a client with a term pregnancy who is in active labor for an amniotomy. What equipment should the nurse have available at the client's bedside? (Select all that apply.) A. litmus paper B. fetal scalp electrode C. a sterile glove D. an amniotic hook E. sterile vaginal speculum F. a doppler - CORRECT ANSWER C. A sterile glove D. An amniotic hook F. A doppler A single sterile glove, an a...

What are the general guidelines for measuring and documenting vital signs? Measuring vitals is my responsibility Select right equipment Know the baseline Use an organized systemic approach Control environmental factors Analyze results based on medical history and current illness Always double-check abnormal vitals Take appropriate nursing actions Notify MD of abnormal findings Document findings accurately Take vital before med administration Do not delegate unstable pts to CNAs When to take vit...

Final Exam: NUR242 / NUR 242 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Galen Q: A score of greater than or equal to ______ is considered favorable for induction. Answer: 6 higher the bishop score the more successful the chances for vaginal delivery Q: What 5 areas does the Bishop score cover to see if someone is favorable for induction? Answer: - Dilation - Effacement - Station - Consistency of cervix - Cervical positi...

Medical Assistant Certification Exam Question and answers correctly solved 2023/2024 What are the 4 parts to a patient's medical history? - correct answer chief complaint (CC), history of present illness (HPI), Past, Family and Social History (PFSH), and review of systems (ROS) Vital signs reflect the functions of what three body processes necessary for life? - correct answer body temperature, respiration and heart function what are the 4 vital signs of body function? - correct answer tem...

ALL HESI EXIT Questions and Answers Test Bank; A+ Rated Guide STUDY FOR EXIT HESI/ATI EXAM ALL HESI EXIT Questions and Answers Test Bank; A+ Rated Guide (2022) 271. A client receives a new prescription for simvastatin (Zocor) 5 mg PO daily at bedtime. What action should the nurse take? (correct Answer- Administer the medication as prescribed with a glass of water 272. Which client should the nurse assess frequently because of the risk for overflow incontinence? A client Who is confused and f...

NSA FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ VERIFIED/ Vital signs include... - -Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pulse ox, and pain. Normal range of temperature: - -96.8-100.4 F Normal range of pulse: - -60-100 bpm Normal ranges of respirations: - -Infant 30-60 Toddler 24-40 School age child 18-30 Adolescent 12-16 Adults 12-20 Normal range of pulse ox: - -95%-100% Normal ranges for BP: - -Infant 60-90/20-60 Toddler 80-112/50-80 School age child 84-120/54...

Clinical Skills Exam|Complete and A+ Graded A(n) _____ temperature reading of someone's body temperature is considered to be the most accurate. A. oral B. rectal C. tympanic (aural) D. axillary B When measuring a patient's vital signs, you would take all the following EXCEPT: A. temperature B. respiration rate C. blood pressure D. pulse E. weight E Normal respiratory rates for adults are within the following ranges: A. 18 to 30 per minute B. 12 to 20 per minute C. 30 t...