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 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) 1 / 2
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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