When to measure vitals - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NU 203 Vital Signs Hartkopf Exam Questions and Answers All Correct What is the normal range for pain? - Answer It is based on the patient What are some scales sometimes used to assess a patients pain? - Answer -Numeric Scale: 1-10 -Wong-Baker faces *Oxygen Saturation:* - Answer What is the normal range for oxygen saturation? - Answer 95-100% If a pulse ox is less than ____% question it and try to have the patient cough or take deep breaths to increase oxygen levels. - Answer ...

Rasmussen MDC 1 Exam 2 Questions and Answers 100% Pass Ways to prevent Osteoporosis Avoid alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine Increase Vitamin D and Calcium At least 5 min. of sun exposure Weight bearing exercise 3-5 times a wk The person takes on the values, beliefs, and behaviors of the dominant culture Assimilation Providing for a client's basic care and comfort needs while taking consideration the values, beliefs and definitions of health and illness of each individual within our...

Heartcode PALS Test Questions With All Correct Answers The infant is placed on the ambulance stretcher and responds with a groan when stimulated and has a temperature of 36.3 C (97.3 F) - CORRECT ANSWER -Monitor and support ABCs -Establish IV/IO access -Monitor heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry -Call for assistance if needed When you evaluate the patient, you find the lungs are clear, skin is cool and mottled, glucose is 97 mg/dL and capillary refill time is 5 seconds. ...

What do vital signs consist of? - Answer temp, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, O2 saturation What are vital signs used for? - Answer -monitor patient's condition -identify problems -evaluate response to intervention When should you measure vital signs? - Answer -on admission and routine schedule (Q1, Q4, Q8) -before, during, and after procedures or blood transfusions -before administering meds which affect VS -when a patient reports "feeling different" or change in t...

What are the general guidelines for measuring and documenting vital signs? Measuring vitals is my responsibility Select right equipment Know the baseline Use an organized systemic approach Control environmental factors Analyze results based on medical history and current illness Always double-check abnormal vitals Take appropriate nursing actions Notify MD of abnormal findings Document findings accurately Take vital before med administration Do not delegate unstable pts to CNAs When to take vit...

NGN ATI FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED EXAM 2023 WITH QUESTIONS VERSION 1 AND 2 WITH DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to have his alanine aminotransferase (ALT) level checked. The client asks the nurse to explain the laboratory test. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse? a. “This test will indicate if you are at risk for developing blood clots b. “This test will determine if your heart is performing properly” c. “This te...

What is the importance of assessing a pt's pain status? It is a critical component to understanding the pt's clinical status and progress. Which cultures care for ill members by protecting them from bad news about their health? collectivistic -Hispanic -African -Aisan Why do we analyze vital signs? To interpret their significance and make decisions about appropriate interventions. Which approach ensures accuracy when taking vitals? organized & systematic What 3 actions should be taken ...

ATI Fundamentals Exam 2024/2025 Questions and Answers (Already Graded A+). 1. MISSING 2. A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to have his alanine aminotransferase (ALT) level checked. The client asks the nurse to explain the laboratory test. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse? a. “This test will indicate if you are at risk for developing blood clots b. “This test will determine if your heart is performing properly” c. “This test will provide i...

eight essential elements for recognising and responding to clinical deterioration Ans: 1. measurement and documentation of observations - allow early initiation of appropriate care (staff can be too heavily reliant on this) 2. escalation of care - ensure there is someone with appropriate skills and resources to help 3. rapid response systems 4. clinical communication (need to standardise communication between HCPs) 5. organisational supports 6. education 7. evaluation, audit and feedbac...

1. A pt presents to the ED complaining of a 2 day history of a dull substernal ache that has continued to increase in intensity. The pt states that they had some relief after taking nitro yesterday. Vitals: 114/68 BP, 68 HR, 22RR. The EKG demonstrates a new onset of left bundle branch block. The priority intervention for this pt is: A. Continue monitoring for development of ST segment elevation B. Serial cardiac markers C. Preparing the pt for transport to interventional cardiology D. Adm...