Normals
97.6-99.6 degrees F
What is the normal oral temperature range?
Tympanic thermometer
What is the thermometer that is used to take a temperature from the ear?
When measuring a rectal temperature the NA must hold on to the thermometer at all times while taking a rectal temperature.
What is True
Changing position
What is a measure that can help reduce pain?
What is hypertension?
60-100 beats per minute
What is the normal pulse rate for adults?
Axilla
What is another word for armpit?
A tympanic thermometer should be inserted 3 inches into the ear
Cold prevents swelling and reduces pain
What is a benefit of cold application?
Dyspnea
What is difficulty breathing?
12 to 20 breath's per minute
What is the normal respirations rate for adults?
Radial pulse
A nursing assistant should always take an oral temperature on any resident, even if they are confused or disoriented.
What is False. A nursing assistant should not take an oral temperature on a person that is confused or disoriented.
Ice bag
What is a type of dry application?
Tachypnea
What is rapid respirations?
119/75
What is an example of a normal blood pressure?
Apical pulse
What is the pulse that is hard by listening directly over the heart with a stethoscope?
The rectal temperature is considered to be the most accurate
What is True?
Sitz bath
What is used to clean perineal wounds?
Diastolic
Green or blue color
What is the color-code for an oral thermometer?
Sphygmomanometer
What is used to measure a blood pressure?
Everyone experiences pain in the same way
What is False. Pain is a different experience for each person.
Blisters
What is something a nursing assistant should watch for when using warm and cold applications?
Intravenous therapy (IV therapy)
What is the delivery of medication, nutrition, or fluids through a vein?