Temperature
What’s the normal temperature range in Fahrenheit?
96.8°F – 100.4°F
Normal adult pulse range?
60-100
Normal adult respiratory rate?
12–20 breaths/min
What is a normal adult BP range?
100–120/60–80 mmHg
Normal oxygen saturation range?
95–100%
Which part of the brain regulates temperature?
Hypothalamus
A bounding pulse is graded as:
What’s the term for no breathing?
Apnea
Define systolic pressure.
Pressure during heart contraction
What device is used to measure SpO₂?
Pulse oximeter
Name two ways the body loses heat.
Convection, radiation, conduction, evaporation (any two)
Two causes of bradycardia?
Athletes, beta blockers, hypothyroidism
List two signs of tachypnea.
Dizziness, anxiety
Two symptoms of hypotension?
Dizziness, blurred vision, fatigue
One common cause of low oxygen saturation?
COPD, pneumonia, heart failure
What is the term for a fever?
Pyrexia
What is the best site to assess an apical pulse?
5th intercostal space, midclavicular line
What type of medications can cause bradypnea?
Opioids, sedatives
A BP of 140/90 or higher is considered
Hypertension
Symptoms of low oxygen levels?
Confusion, decreased alertness, cyanosis
List two nursing interventions for a patient with a fever.
Encourage fluids, tepid bath, remove excess clothing, administer antipyretics, etc.
What should a nurse do after finding a weak, thready radial pulse?
Compare bilaterally, reassess, or use Doppler if needed
How should a nurse count respirations without alerting the patient?
Observe chest while pretending to check pulse
What’s the first nursing action after identifying a low BP of 88/50?
Lay patient supine and reassess
Where can you place a pulse oximeter if fingers are not usable?
Toes, earlobes, forehead (with appropriate equipment)