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RNSG 1105 Exam 3 Questions with 100% Verified Correct Answers Temperature Range for adult - Correct Answer 96.8-100.4 degrees F Pulse Range for adult - Correct Answer 60-100 bpm Respiration range for adult - Correct Answer 12-20 breaths/min Blood Pressure Range for adult - Correct Answer ...

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RNSG 1105 Exam 3 Questions with 100% Verified
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Temperature Range for adult - Correct Answer 96.8-100.4 degrees F



Pulse Range for adult - Correct Answer 60-100 bpm



Respiration range for adult - Correct Answer 12-20 breaths/min



Blood Pressure Range for adult - Correct Answer 120/80



O2 Saturation - Correct Answer >= 95%



When to Measure vital signs - Correct Answer on admission

routine schedule based on facility policy or HCP order

change in pt condition

before and after: admin of meds that affect respiratory, cardiovascular or temperature-control
function and physical activity as appropriate

before,during, and after: surgery or invasive dx procedures and blood product transfusions



Hypothalamus decreases temperature by - Correct Answer vasodilation, sweating, and inhibition of
heat production



Hypothalamus increases temperature by - Correct Answer vasoconstriction, muscle contraction, and
shivering



Heat production - Correct Answer metabolism, physical exertion, hormones, and shivering



heat loss - Correct Answer evaporation, convection, conduction, and radiation



90% of heat loss comes from - Correct Answer the skin

, Factors affecting body temperature - Correct Answer age, exercise, hormone level, circadian rhythm,
stress, environment, temperature alterations



Oral temp safety alert - Correct Answer if patient ate, drank, chewed gum, or smoked, wait 15-30
minutes



Rectal temp safety alert - Correct Answer lubricate the thermometer; avoid in patients with heart
disease or heart surgery; may stimulate vagus nerve, causing bradycardia; do not perform on
patients with rectal disease or those who have had rectal surgery



Tympanic temp safety alert - Correct Answer do not perform on patients who have drainage from the
ear



Axillary temp safety alert - Correct Answer axilla must be dry to obtain accurate reading



HR x Stroke Volume = - Correct Answer Cardiac Output (5000 mL/min)



Factors that increase pulse - Correct Answer hemorrhage

activity

fever (increase 10 bpm per 1 degree above normal)

pain

emotions



Factors that decrease pulse - Correct Answer elderly

endurance athletes

beta blockers

calcium channel blockers

hypothermia



Carotid pulse safety alert - Correct Answer lightly palpate one side at a time to prevent diminished
O2 to the brain

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