Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care - Chapter 7 Solved Correctly!!
Admission Answer- the first time an NA meets a new resident
Vital signs Answer- measuring the body temperature
counting the pulse
counting the rate of respirations
measuring the blood pressure
observing and reporting the level of pain
Mouth (oral) temp Answer- 97.6-99.6
Rectum (rectal) temp Answer- 98.6-100.6
Armpit (axilla) temp Answer- 96.6-98.6
Ear (tympanic) temp Answer- 96.6-99.7
Temporal Artery temp Answer- 97.2-100.1
Normal Blood Pressure Answer- Systolic 100-119
Diastolic 60-79
Low Blood Pressure Answer- Below 100-60
Prehypertensive Blood Pressure Answer- Systolic: 120-139
Diastolic: 80-89
High Blood Pressure Answer- 140/90 or above
Normal Pulse Rate Answer- 60-100 beats per minute
Normal Respiratory Rate Answer- 12-20 respirations per minute
Normal body temperature Answer- 98.6 F
Pulse Answer- the number of heartbeats per minute
Radial pulse Answer- the pulse felt at the wrist
Brachial pulse Answer- The pulse inside the elbow, about 1 to 1 1/2 Inches above the elbow.
Respiration Answer- Inhalation and exhalation of air
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