Physiological Measurements

Question 1

Identify three (3) appropriate individuals that concerning measurements should be reported to.

Answer 1

Manager
Doctor
Senior Nurse
Supervisor

Question 2

Identify and explain one (1) reason for reporting concerning measurements in an accurate and timely way.

Answer 2

1) Follow policies and/or procedures:

because it is your professional responsibility and if you do not there are
consequences

2) For accurate diagnosis accurate diagnosis will lead to
appropriate treatment

which will result in better health
outcome for the client

3) To prevent further harm to the service user and Safeguarding

This could cause harm to the service user, therefore the practitioner would be failing in their safeguarding
responsibilities.

Question 5

Identify three (3) ways to use a thermometer to take a person’s
temperature.

Answer 5

You could have 3 of the following:

1. Oral
2. Ear
3. Forehead
   4.Underarm
4. rectal

Question 6

Stress can affect physiological measurements.

Identify four (4) physiological measurements affected by stress
and briefly explain the effect that stress has on one (1) of these
measurements

Answer 6

1. Respiration Rate

Explanation:

Respiration rate increases as the body needs more oxygen to fight or run.

2. Pulse

Pulse increases to get oxygen to the muscles faster.

3) Blood Pressure

Blood pressure increases to increase blood flow.

4) Oxygen Saturation

Oxygen saturation reduces as oxygen is utilised by muscles.

5) Temperature

Temperature increases as increased activity produces heat.