NUR 303 - Exam 1 Questions and
Answers 2026 Update
27 - Normal vital signs for adults - Correct Answers
✅Temp: 96.8-100.4
BP: <120/80
RR: 12-20
HR: 60-100
What is the purpose of vitals? - Correct Answers ✅To
provide a baseline of data upon which to compare findings.
As well as identify trends or patterns that cna indicate a
change in the client's condition.
How do body temperatures vary due to the location at which
they are taken? - Correct Answers ✅An oral temperature
range of 36° to 38° C (96.8° to 100.4° F) is acceptable. The
average is 37° C (98.6° F).
Rectal temperatures are usually 0.5° C (0.9° F) higher than
oral and tympanic temperatures.
Axillary temperatures are usually 0.5° C (0.9° F) lower than
oral and tympanic temperatures.
Temporal temperatures are close to rectal, but they are
nearly 0.5° C (1° F) higher than oral, and 1° C (2° F) higher
than axillary temperatures.
27 - Ways to monitor body temp
***Appropriate situations for use - Correct Answers ✅Oral,
rectal, axillary, temporal
, NUR 303 - Exam 1 Questions and
Answers 2026 Update
** rectal temps are usually considered the most accurate
27 - Nursing actions for various abnormal body temp
At risk Populations - Correct Answers ✅- encourage sips of
cool fluids
- remove excess clothing
- administer medications as ordered (antipyretics to reduce
fever/ antibiotics to fight infection if present)
- place client in a cooler environment
- give a tepid bath
- ice packs : groin, neck, armpits
At risk : babies, elderly, immunocompromised
27 - Complications related to abnormal cardiac readings
***tachycardia - Correct Answers ✅Possible causes:
- exercise
- anxiety
- certain medications
- caffeine and nicotine
- abnormality in the electrical system of the heart
- hyperthyroidism
- high temp/ fever
- Hypovolemia, shock, heart failure, hemorrhage
Answers 2026 Update
27 - Normal vital signs for adults - Correct Answers
✅Temp: 96.8-100.4
BP: <120/80
RR: 12-20
HR: 60-100
What is the purpose of vitals? - Correct Answers ✅To
provide a baseline of data upon which to compare findings.
As well as identify trends or patterns that cna indicate a
change in the client's condition.
How do body temperatures vary due to the location at which
they are taken? - Correct Answers ✅An oral temperature
range of 36° to 38° C (96.8° to 100.4° F) is acceptable. The
average is 37° C (98.6° F).
Rectal temperatures are usually 0.5° C (0.9° F) higher than
oral and tympanic temperatures.
Axillary temperatures are usually 0.5° C (0.9° F) lower than
oral and tympanic temperatures.
Temporal temperatures are close to rectal, but they are
nearly 0.5° C (1° F) higher than oral, and 1° C (2° F) higher
than axillary temperatures.
27 - Ways to monitor body temp
***Appropriate situations for use - Correct Answers ✅Oral,
rectal, axillary, temporal
, NUR 303 - Exam 1 Questions and
Answers 2026 Update
** rectal temps are usually considered the most accurate
27 - Nursing actions for various abnormal body temp
At risk Populations - Correct Answers ✅- encourage sips of
cool fluids
- remove excess clothing
- administer medications as ordered (antipyretics to reduce
fever/ antibiotics to fight infection if present)
- place client in a cooler environment
- give a tepid bath
- ice packs : groin, neck, armpits
At risk : babies, elderly, immunocompromised
27 - Complications related to abnormal cardiac readings
***tachycardia - Correct Answers ✅Possible causes:
- exercise
- anxiety
- certain medications
- caffeine and nicotine
- abnormality in the electrical system of the heart
- hyperthyroidism
- high temp/ fever
- Hypovolemia, shock, heart failure, hemorrhage
