NURS 2030 Module 1 Exam Study Guide
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Vital Signs Core indicators of a patient's health status.
Temperature Methods include oral, rectal, axillary, tympanic,
Measurement temporal.
Oral Temperature Measured under the tongue; common method.
Most accurate; used for infants or unconscious
Rectal Temperature
patients.
Axillary Temperature Taken in armpit; less accurate than other methods.
Tympanic Temperature Quick readings using an ear probe; useful for children.
Temporal Artery Non-invasive; scans forehead for temperature.
Temperature
Pulse Assessment Measured at various body points; indicates heart rate.
Radial Pulse Located at the wrist; commonly assessed pulse.
Located in the neck; important for emergency
Carotid Pulse
assessments.
Brachial Pulse Used for infants; assessed in the arm.
Apical Pulse Heard with a stethoscope at heart's apex.
Count of breaths per minute; indicates respiratory
Respiration Rate
health.
, Encourages deep breathing; used post-surgery or
Incentive Spirometry
respiratory issues.
Blood Pressure Assessed using sphygmomanometer and
Measurement stethoscope.
Korotkoff Sounds Sounds heard during blood pressure measurement.
Automated Blood Easier method for measuring blood pressure at home.
Pressure Monitor
Measured with pulse oximeter; indicates blood
Oxygen Saturation
oxygen levels.
Non-invasive device measuring oxygen percentage in
Pulse Oximeter
blood.
Steps for measuring vital signs, ensuring patient
Structured Procedure
comfort.
Recording Vital Signs Includes time, position, observations for patient care.
Indicate potential health issues needing further
Abnormal Vital Signs
evaluation.
Temperature above 100.4°F or 38°C, indicating
Fever
infection.
Hyperthermia Elevated body temperature due to heat exposure.
Body temperature below 98.6°F, indicating cold
Hypothermia
exposure.
Tachycardia Pulse rate above 100 bpm, may indicate fever.
Bradycardia Pulse rate below 60 bpm, may indicate heart block.
Uneven heartbeat, may indicate arrhythmias or heart
Irregular pulse
disease.
Strong pulse, may suggest hypertension or
Bounding pulse
hyperthyroidism.
Weak pulse Thready pulse, indicative of low cardiac output.
Tachypnea Rapid breathing over 20 breaths per minute.
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Terms in this set (202)
Vital Signs Core indicators of a patient's health status.
Temperature Methods include oral, rectal, axillary, tympanic,
Measurement temporal.
Oral Temperature Measured under the tongue; common method.
Most accurate; used for infants or unconscious
Rectal Temperature
patients.
Axillary Temperature Taken in armpit; less accurate than other methods.
Tympanic Temperature Quick readings using an ear probe; useful for children.
Temporal Artery Non-invasive; scans forehead for temperature.
Temperature
Pulse Assessment Measured at various body points; indicates heart rate.
Radial Pulse Located at the wrist; commonly assessed pulse.
Located in the neck; important for emergency
Carotid Pulse
assessments.
Brachial Pulse Used for infants; assessed in the arm.
Apical Pulse Heard with a stethoscope at heart's apex.
Count of breaths per minute; indicates respiratory
Respiration Rate
health.
, Encourages deep breathing; used post-surgery or
Incentive Spirometry
respiratory issues.
Blood Pressure Assessed using sphygmomanometer and
Measurement stethoscope.
Korotkoff Sounds Sounds heard during blood pressure measurement.
Automated Blood Easier method for measuring blood pressure at home.
Pressure Monitor
Measured with pulse oximeter; indicates blood
Oxygen Saturation
oxygen levels.
Non-invasive device measuring oxygen percentage in
Pulse Oximeter
blood.
Steps for measuring vital signs, ensuring patient
Structured Procedure
comfort.
Recording Vital Signs Includes time, position, observations for patient care.
Indicate potential health issues needing further
Abnormal Vital Signs
evaluation.
Temperature above 100.4°F or 38°C, indicating
Fever
infection.
Hyperthermia Elevated body temperature due to heat exposure.
Body temperature below 98.6°F, indicating cold
Hypothermia
exposure.
Tachycardia Pulse rate above 100 bpm, may indicate fever.
Bradycardia Pulse rate below 60 bpm, may indicate heart block.
Uneven heartbeat, may indicate arrhythmias or heart
Irregular pulse
disease.
Strong pulse, may suggest hypertension or
Bounding pulse
hyperthyroidism.
Weak pulse Thready pulse, indicative of low cardiac output.
Tachypnea Rapid breathing over 20 breaths per minute.
