Ns 510 Practice Exam Question Notes (A+ Graded)

Normal temperature range correct answers 36 °C (96.8 °F) - 38 °C (100.4 °F) Average rectal temperature correct answers 37.5 °C (99.5°F) Average axillary temperature correct answers 36.5 °C (97.7 °F) Average oral/tympanic temperature correct answers 37 °C (98.6 °F) Steps after finding an abnormal vital sign correct answers Ask another RN to confirm, inform provider, document, report VS changes to RN in handoff report Pyrexia correct answers Fever Normal pulse pressure range correct answers 30 - 50 mmHg Normal capnography (pCO2) range correct answers 35 - 45 mmHg Pinpoint pupils correct answers Opioid intoxication Cloudy pupils correct answers Cataracts Dilated pupils correct answers Glaucoma, trauma, meds, opioid withdrawal Constricted pupils correct answers Inflammation, morphine, cocaine GCS scale (eyes) correct answers Out of 4; spontaneous 4, command 3, pain 2, none 1 GCS scale (verbal) correct answers Out of 5; oriented 5, confusion but answers questions 4, inappropriate 3, incomprehensible 2, none 1 GCS scale (motor) correct answers Out of 6; command 6, pain 5, withdraw 4, spastic 3, rigor 2, none 1 Deep palpation correct answers 4 cm (2 in); to assess condition in organs Light palpation correct answers 2 cm (1/2 in); to assess tenderness Lateral recumbent position correct answers Used to listen to heart sounds Sim's position correct answers Used to examine rectum/vagina Dorsal recumbent position correct answers Supine; used to assess abdomen Lithotomy position correct answers Used to assess female genitalia