Vital Signs

Question 1

are body temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure.

Answer 1

vital signs

Question 2

fifth vital sign

Answer 2

pain

Question 3

reflects the balance between the heat produced and the heat lost from the body

Answer 3

body temperature

Question 4

is the temperature of the deep tissues of the body, such as the abdominal cavity and pelvic cavi

Answer 4

core temperature

Question 5

is the temperature of the skin, the subcutaneous tissue, and fat

Answer 5

surface temperature

Question 6

position of the client when you perform rectal temperature

Answer 6

lateral or Sim’s position

Question 7

When you are performing the oral thermometer where should you place it

Answer 7

side of the frenulum

Question 8

In rectal thermometer placement, how deep is the insertion?

Answer 8

3.5 cm or 1.5 in

Question 9

For a rectal temperature, place the child prone across your lap or in a side-lying position with the knees flexed. Insert the thermometer _____ into the rectum

Answer 9

2.5 cm or 1 in

Question 10

For a client with a previous blood pressure of 138/74 mmHg and pulse of 64 beats/min, approximately how long should the nurse take to release the blood pressure cuff in order to obtain an accurate reading?

Answer 10

30-45 seconds