Vital Signs Flashcards
1
Q
What are the six vital signs?
A
Temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respirations, oxygen saturation, and pain.
2
Q
How are decisions about frequency of vital sign assessment made?
A
Nurse collaborates with the health care provider in determining frequency of vital sign assessment and also makes independent decisions regarding their frequency on the basis of the client’s status.
3
Q
When are vital signs measured?
A
- On initial contact with client. (eg admission or shift start)
- During physical assessment.
- Before and after an invasive diagnostic procedure or surgery.
- During the administration of medication that affects cardiac, resp, or temp controlling functions.
- Before, during, and after a blood transfusion.
- Whenever a client’s condition changes.
- Whenever an intervention may affect a client’s condition.
- When a fever or known infection is present (Q4-6 h)
