Fundies Mid-Term Actual Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
3 views 0 purchase
Course
Fundies
Institution
Fundies
Fundies Mid-Term Actual Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
why do we release the tourniquet when drawing blood - CORRECT ANSWER- to allow
blood flow for more accurate results and procedure
while inserting an NG tube, the patients becomes cyanotic and begins to cough what action
will you tak...
Fundies Mid-Term Actual Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
why do we release the tourniquet when drawing blood - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔to allow
blood flow for more accurate results and procedure
while inserting an NG tube, the patients becomes cyanotic and begins to cough what action
will you take? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔remove the Tube immediately
when caring for a patient on bedrest you notice that they begin to tense up due to their
muscles shortening this is called? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔muscle contractions
When observing a WBC you need to monitor for? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Infection
When do we assess vital signs? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔1. admission
2. each visit
3. according to HCP orders
4. when the patient complains of feeling unusual
5. before, during, after administering meds
6. before, during, after blood transfusion
7. before, during, after surgical procedure
8. a second time or more when vitals are different from the last
how many hours according to hospita polic should you assessing viatals? - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔every 8hrs
when vital signs are abnormal how often should they be taken? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔every 4hrs
vitas should be taken every ___, to ___, minutes when patients conditions unstable -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔5 to 15
, vital signs are only assessed ___, or ____, in long-term care facilities - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔once a week or once a month
normal range for body temp - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔96-98
hypothermia temp range - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔between 96 and 80
above normal temp - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔100 - 110
what part of the brain regulates body temp - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔hypothalamus
Routes of temperature measurement - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Oral
Axillary
Tympanic
Temporal artery
Rectal
skin
most accurate route of temperature - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Rectal
state of having a fever - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔febrile
state of being without fever - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔afebrile
when caring for a patient with a fever you should assess vitals signs every ___, - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔2 hrs
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller MGRADES. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $9.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
