This is where temperature can be taken under the arm. Another name for armpit
What is axilla
This is the most common place used to measure pulse
What is radial
This is the normal respiration rate for adults
What is 12-20 breaths per min
This is a scale used to assess a patients pain level
What is 0-10 scale
This the within the scope of practice for a NA to perform when a resident has an IV
NA can only observe the IV site for problems
This is the color(s) of an oral thermometer
What is green and blue
This is normal pulse rate for adults
What is 60-100 bpm
List 2 benefits of using cold applications to a resident
What is stop bleeding, prevent swelling, reduce pain, and bring down fever
What is oxygen concentrator
This type of thermometer is used to take a temperature from the ear
What is Tympanic thermometer
what is hold on to the thermometer at all times
What is hypertension
This is a type of a warm or cold dry application
What is a warm or cold compress
This can be a result of a NA touching liquid oxygen
What is frostbite
This is normal temperature range for oral method
What is 97.6-99.6 F
What is Rectal
This is the device used to measure blood pressure
Name what a NA should observe for when using warm and cold applications
What are blisters, pale skin, shiny skin, redness
When obtaining a blood pressure the second measurement is the
What is diastolic reading
Name a condition when the NA should not take an oral temp.
This is the distance a tympanic thermometer should be inserted into the ear
What is 1/4-1/2 inch
What is dyspnea
What is clean perineal wounds, reduce inflammation and pain
NAs are allowed to change this type of dressing, which are applied to dry wounds only