Vital Signs Vibes
What is a normal temperature
98.6 F or 37 C
Patient has a swollen and painful ankle after a fall.
Possible sprain or fracture
What is the most important step in preventing infection?
Handwasking
What kind of question encourages a patient to give more than a yes or no answer?
Open-ended question
What is the first step of when starting an assessment on a patient.
Introduce self and explain what you will be doing.
How do you measure pulse rate?
By counting the number of beats per minute at the wrist or neck.
Patient is coughing, has a fever, and shortness of breath?
Pneumonia
Why should you always check a patient's ID band before giving care?
To ensure correct patient
Why is it important to maintain eye contact when speaking with a patient?
It shows attentiveness and builds trust
This tool assesses lung sounds?
a stetoscope
What is considered a "normal) blood pressure?
120/80 mmHg
A patient reports chest pain and left arm numbness.
heart attack
What is the purpose of using a gait belt?
To safely assist patients with mobility
What should you do if a patient doesn't unstand medical terms?
What does the acronym "BP" stand for in nursing?
blood pressure
What device is used to measure blood pressure?
A sphygmomanometer
Patient has pale skin, fatgue, and low hemeglobin.
Anemia
Name one way to prevent falls in a hospital?
Keep floor clear of all obstacles
How can you show empathy with a patient?
Listen actively, acknowldge their feelings, and respond with compassion
Why is it important to ask about allergies?
To avoid a reaction to a treatment.
What is tachycardia?
A condition where the heart rate is over 100 beats per minute.
A patient has slurrred speech, facial droop, and arm weakness.
Stroke
What is the correct procedure if you accidentally get a patient's blood on your gloves?
Remove gloves and wash hands.
What is active listening?
Fully constrentrating, understanding, responding and remeber what hte person is saying.
What is the term for listeining to internal body sounds using a stethoscope?
Auscultation