vital signs
What is the normal oral temperature?
96.7-100.5 °F.
A pulse rate below 60 is called..
What is bradycardia?
After mastectomy on both sides, blood pressure should be assessed here.
What is the thigh?
A patient with anemia is most likely to have this type of respiration.
What is tachypnea?
Difficult or labored breathing is this definition.
What is dyspnea?
What should a nurse do if the radial pulse is irregular.
count a pulse for a full minute
A pulse rate above 100 is called..
tachycardia
A postoperative patient with a BP 88/56 must be urgently assessed for this.
What is hypotension/shock?
A patient gets dizzy upon standing, indicating
What is orthostatic (postural) hypotension?
Slow respirations below 12/min.
What is bradypnea?
What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult?
12–20 breaths/min.
A patient who breathes easier while sitting needs documentation of..
What is orthopnea?
A rectal temperature is typically __ degree higher/lower than oral
what is one degree higher?
The first Korotkoff sound indicates this measurement.
What is systolic blood pressure?
Rapid respirations above 20/min.
What is tachypnea?
What is the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between alveoli and blood called?
What is diffusion?
Absence of breathing is this term.
What is apnea?
A fever greater than 106°F (41°C) can result in
What are seizures?
A cuff that is too small will result in a falsely ____ reading
What is high?
The most accurate body site for core temperature.
What is rectal?
What are the normal O2 levels?
95-100
The “lub-dub” sound of the heart heard at the apex describes this assessment.
What is the apical pulse?
She established the first standards for nursing education and emphasized sanitation.
Who is Florence Nightingale?
Nursing’s central focus is always the
What is the patient?
Pulse oximetry is inaccurate when applied over this cosmetic covering.
What is nail polish or artificial nails?