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Module 7 Vital Signs RNSG 1105 Questions With CompleteSolutions
Afebrile Correct Answer without a fever
Apical pulse location Correct Answer between the 5th
intercostal space and midclavicular line (slightly below the
nipple)
Assessing respirations Correct Answer look like you arnt
counting patients breathes, count for 30 seconds unless
abnormal, wash hands if contact made with the
patient/furnishings, document and report abnormalities
Average blood pressure Correct Answer less than 120/80
average pulse Correct Answer 60 -100 beats/min, strong and
regular
Average pulse oximetry Correct Answer SpO2 > or equal to
95%
Average respirations Correct Answer adult: 12-20 breaths/min,
deep and regular
average temperature range Correct Answer 96.8-100.4 F
Axillary Temp Correct Answer Place thermometer in center of
axilla. Used with newborns to avoid perforating the wall of the
rectum. axilla must be dry
, axillary temp Correct Answer usually 1 degree lower than oral
Bilaterally equuality Correct Answer pulses on both sides of
the body are equal
Blood Pressure definition Correct Answer measure of the
pressure exerted by the blood on the walls of an artery as it
flows through the arteries
Body Temperature Correct Answer Balance between heat
produced in the body and heat loss form the body (Heat
production - Heat loss = Body temperature)
BP cuff size Correct Answer Cuffs come in various sizes. Be
sure to use the correct size because using a blood pressure cuff
that's too large or too small can give you inaccurate BP readings
(too large = low, too small = high).
BP= Correct Answer CO X R (cardiac output times resistance)
Brachial Correct Answer inner aspect of the elbow; used most
often with infants
Bradycardia Correct Answer HR < 60 bpm, parasympathetic
nervous system is stimulated
Bradypnea Correct Answer RR <12 BPM
Cardiac output Correct Answer volume of blood pumped by
the heart in 1 minute. adult 5000mL/min
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