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Test #3- RNSG 1105 Questions with 100% Verified Correct Answers 2024/2025 Vital signs - Correct Answer Temperature pulse respiration blood pressure polse oximetry when do we take vital signs? - Correct Answer -admission to facility -routine based on unit -anytime there is change in patien...

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Vital signs - Correct Answer Temperature

pulse

respiration

blood pressure

polse oximetry



when do we take vital signs? - Correct Answer -admission to facility

-routine based on unit

-anytime there is change in patient condition

-before/during/after surgical or invasive procedures/blood transfusions

-b/a any activity that may increase risk

-before administering medications that effect cardiovascular or respiratory function.



guidelines for measuring vitals - Correct Answer -measuring is nurses responsibility

-make sure equipment is working properly

-know pt range and health history

-control environmental factors

-systematic approach

-collab to decide frequence

-analyze results, identify significant findings

-instruct patient in vital sign assessment



body temperature - Correct Answer balance between heat produced in the body and heat loss from
the body



what regulates body temperature? - Correct Answer the hypothalamus acts as the body's
thermostat.



sources of heat loss - Correct Answer Skin (primary source)

, Evaporation of sweat

Warming and humidifying inspired air

Eliminating urine and feces



radiation - Correct Answer loss of body heat from body to another cooler source



evaporation - Correct Answer transfer of heat when liquid is changed to a gas



conduction - Correct Answer loss via direct contact with a cool surface



factors effecting body temp - Correct Answer age

exercise

hormone levels

circadian rhythm

stress

environment

temperature alterations



temperature ranges - Correct Answer 1) Oral - 96.8 to 100.4 F (36 to 38 C). Average is 98.6 F (37 C)

variations:

rectal: 1 degree higher

axillary: 1 degree lower



pyrexia - Correct Answer fever/hyperthermia



heat stroke - Correct Answer very high fever, greater than 104



febrile - Correct Answer having a fever



hypothermia - Correct Answer subnormal body temperature, temp below 97 degrees

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