Vital Sign 1
Vital Sign 2
Vital Sign 3
Pain/Preventing Infection
Preventing Infection
100
Pain is widely regarded as the ____ vital sign
fifth
100
How long do you count for when assessing the apical pulse?
60 seconds
100
What part of the stethoscope is used to hear low-frequency sounds?
The bell of the stethoscope
100
What are the different types of pain scales?
Visual analog
Numeric
Verbal descriptive
Ensure scale is appropriate to the patient
100
____________________is the single most important activity for preventing and controlling infection.
Hand Washing
200
What is the normal Temperature Range?
97°F–98.8°F (36.1°C–37.5°C)*
200
What is Tachypnea?
Fast Breathing
200
What is the normal heart rate range and respiratory rate for an infant?
Heart Rate: 125 -135
Respiratory Rate: 40-46
200
What does PQRTS stand for?
200
What Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be used for contact precautions?
Gown and Gloves
300
What is the Average Normal Pulse Range for Adults/Adolescents?
60–100 beats/min
300
What should be noted when assessing respirations?
Rate, Depth, Quality, and Rhythm
300
The nurse observes the student nurse palpating a patient's pulse with their thumb. What should the nurse do?
Educate the student nurse that you will get a false pulse because you are actually assessing your own heart rate, not the patient's.
300
What is considered acute pain?
Last for a relatively short period of time
Usually a response to something specific
A way for your body to tell you something is wrong
Occurs for specific amount of time
300
How long should you wash your hands?
20 seconds
400
Average Normal Respiratory Rate for Adults/Adolescents?
12–20 breaths/min
400
How is blood pressure affected if the cuff is too small or too big?
If the cuff is too small, get a high reading
If the cuff is too big, get a low reading
400
What is bradycardia?
Low heart rate
400
What are three noninvasive pain relief techniques?
Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation
Distraction
Relaxation
Guided imagery
Hypnosis
Biofeedback
Acupressure
Ice and heat
400
Sequence for donning Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?
Gown, Mask, Goggles, and Gloves
500
What is the normal BP range for adults?
100 - 120 mm Hg systolic and 70-80 mm Hg diastolic
500
At least 4 factors that can affect vital signs?
Environment
Age
Stress
Smoking
Time of day
Patient’s state of health
Activity levels
Stage of monthly menstrual cycle
500
Where is a radial pulse measured?
In the groove along radial side of forearm, lateral to flexor tendon of wrist
500
What Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be used for airborne precautions?
Gloves, gown, mask (N95 or higher respirator)
Some situations googles
500
Sequences for Doffing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Gloves, Goggles, Gown, Mask