Lesson 09 - Vital Signs
Due Apr 8 at 11:59pm Points 37 Questions 37
Available Mar 18 at 12am - Apr 8 at 11:59pm 22 days Time Limit None
Instructions
This is your Virtual Clinical Excursion. Each VCE is 4 hours and you will be assigned 3 VCE's per 12
hour clinical. This is to be completed on the day of clinical scheduled. This assignment will be
reviewed and graded by your clinical instructors. Do not utilize copy and paste from the internet-type
the answers in your own words utilizing available resources.
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 159 minutes 17.2 out of 37 *
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Score for this quiz: 17.2 out of 37 *
Submitted Apr 8 at 4:10pm
This attempt took 159 minutes.
Question 1 Not yet graded / 1 pts
Exercise 1 - Writing Activity
This exercise will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
Exercise 1 - Question 1
What guidelines should be taken into consideration when incorporating
vital signs into nursing practice?
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The nurse caring for the patient is responsible for measurement
of vital signs.
Ensure that equipment is functional and appropriate for the size
and age of the patient.
Select equipment based on the patient's condition and
characteristics.
Determine the patient's medical history, therapies, and
prescribed medications.
Control or minimize environmental factors.
Use organized, systematic approach.
Based on the patient's condition, collaborate with health care
providers to determine frequency of vital sign assessment.
Use vital sign measurements to determine indications for
medication administration.
Analyze the results of vital sign measurement in conjunction with
physical signs and symptoms and patient's ongoing health
status.
Instruct the patient or family caregiver in vital sign assessment
and the significance of findings.
Question 2 pts
Exercise 1 - Question 2
The process by which the body regulates between heat lost and heat
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