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NU 309: Vital Signs and General Survey Questions With Complete Solutions
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NU 309: Vital Signs and General Survey Questions WithComplete Solutions
(CX9/5)+32 Correct Answers Fahrenheit equation
(F-32)X5/9 Correct Answers Celsius equation
120; 55 Correct Answers sudden changes in pulse rates or
pulse rates greater than ___ bpm or less than __ bpm may
indicate life-threatening emergencies requiring immediate
attention
90; 30; 200/120 Correct Answers -any sudden change in BP
may be an emergency
-SBP less than __, or __ mmHg below the pts baseline, needs
immediate attention
-sudden drop in BP can signify blood loss or a cardiovascular,
respiratory, neurological, or metabolic disorder
-sudden, severe rise in BP (above ___/___ mmHg) is a life-
threatening hypertensive crisis
Adolescents Correct Answers -prefer not to have parents
present
Anthropometric measurements Correct Answers -Scientific
measurements of the body obtained for nutritional analysis.
-Specific body measurements such as height, weight, muscle
composition, skinfold thickness and measurement of body fat.
-abnormal: decreased height, excessive growth, not able to
stand; unexplained weight loss or excessive weight gain and
being overweight
, Anthropometric; pulse; 10-15; doppler; saturation Correct
Answers 1.___________________ measurements include
height and weight.
2.The _______ is assessed for rate, rhythm, amplitude, and
elasticity.
3.The nurse measures the blood pressure in both arms, if not
contraindicated, and should report a difference of ___________
or more between the two arms because this may be a sign of
arterial obstruction.
4.The ____________ is used if the pulse and BP are difficult to
auscultate or palpate.
5.An oxygen ______________ level less than 85% indicates
inadequate oxygenation to the tissues.
Apical; one Correct Answers if heart rate is irregular then
count the ______ pulse for ___ minute(s)
Apnea Correct Answers absence of spontaneous respirations
for more than 10 seconds
Asystole Correct Answers absence of pulse
Auscultatory gap Correct Answers -period in which there are
no kortokoff sounds during auscultation
-estimating SBP will prevent missing this
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