Vital Signs Flashcards
1
Q
Vital signs reflect
A
-health status
-cardiopulmonary function
-overall body function
2
Q
Reasons to assess vital signs
A
-establish baseline
-monitor condition
-evaluate response to treatment
-evaluate health issues
-risks for alterations in health
3
Q
Temperature is controlled by
A
The hypothalamus
4
Q
expectant temperature range
A
35.9 to 37.5 C
-depending on route
5
Q
How to measure temperature
A
-oral
-rectal
-axillary
-tympanic
-temporal
6
Q
Pulse reflects
A
The stroke volume
7
Q
Pulse is assisted for
A
Rate, rhythm, amplitude and elasticity
8
Q
Respirations are assessed for
A
Rate, rhythm, depth, quality, and any use of accessory muscles
