Chapter 16 Vital Signs; Review

Question 1

What are 5 Vital Signs?

Answer 1

Temp, RR, HR, BP, Oxygen Saturation/Pain

Question 2

Things needed to collect vitals

Answer 2

Stethoscope, Pain chart, Watch, Post ox

Question 3

Reasons for the importance of Vital signs

Answer 3

-Provides the doctor with info about the pts overall condition
-Enables medical staff to make new diagnoses or track changes or monitor conditions

Question 4

Spell BP cuff (extra credit)

Answer 4

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Question 5

Pulse Ox

Answer 5

Measures oxygen levels in the blood

Question 6

Unreliable post ox when –

Answer 6

If the pt has cold hands, colored nail polish or acrylic nails, edema, or carbon monoxide poisoning

Question 7

If post ox Abnormal, check for –

Answer 7

Check for signs of adequate perfusion: Warm skin, pink mucous membranes, strong pulses, and capillary refill < 2 seconds.

Question 8

Measurements in age range (post ox)

Answer 8

All ranges should lead up to 95 - 100%

Question 9

Pulse ox gives –

Answer 9

Heart Rate and Oxygen Sats

Question 10

What is CVA?

Answer 10

Cerebral Vascular Accident