NSG3100 Exam 2 UPDATED Questions
with CORRECT Answers
what does pulse oximetry measure - CORRECT ANSWER - the amount of oxygen
available to tissues
what is the pulse oximeter reading - CORRECT ANSWER - percentage of hemoglobin
that combines with oxygen
what are baseline vitals used for - CORRECT ANSWER - identifying changes in patient
status
what would cause a blood pressure to increase - CORRECT ANSWER - pain
what affect does pain medication have on vitals and why - CORRECT ANSWER - lower
blood pressure
lower heart rate
lower respiratory rate
slows the respiratory and cardiovascular system
what is normal temperature for an adult - CORRECT ANSWER - 35.5C-37.5C
95.5F-99.5C
what is normal pulse for an adult - CORRECT ANSWER - 60-100
what is normal respiratory rate for an adult - CORRECT ANSWER - 12-20
what is normal pulse ox for an adult - CORRECT ANSWER - greater than 95
,what is the normal range of blood pressure for an adult - CORRECT ANSWER - 90-
120/60-80
what is the normal temperature for an older adult - CORRECT ANSWER - 35C-37.2C
95F-99F
what is the normal pulse for an older adult - CORRECT ANSWER - 60-100
what is the normal pulse ox for an older adult - CORRECT ANSWER - greater than 95
what is the normal respiration rate for an older adult - CORRECT ANSWER - 15-20
what is the normal range of blood pressure for an older adult - CORRECT ANSWER - 90-
120/60-80
what must a nurse do before delegating vitals to a UAP - CORRECT ANSWER - assess
the patient first to assure they are medically stable
who is responsible for interpreting vitals - CORRECT ANSWER - nurse
why do chemo patient need their temperature taken often - CORRECT ANSWER -
ongoing monitoring for infection
why might older adults need assistance in adjusting to temperature - CORRECT
ANSWER - cognitive impairment, physical issues
what does afebrile mean - CORRECT ANSWER - a person who is maintaining the normal
temperature
,how does axillary temperature compare to oral readings - CORRECT ANSWER - approx 1
degree less than oral
how does axillary temperature compare to rectal - CORRECT ANSWER - approximately
1 degree less than rectal
what part of the body regulates body temperature - CORRECT ANSWER - hypothalamus
how does the anterior hypothalamus regulate heat loss - CORRECT ANSWER -
diaphoresis (sweating) and vasodilation of blood vessels
what is metabolism in relation to heat production - CORRECT ANSWER - the chemical
process responsible for generating energy for cellular functions
what organ regulates heat production and loss - CORRECT ANSWER - the skin through
insulation of the body with subcutaneous tissue and fat
how does age affect temperature - CORRECT ANSWER - baseline temperature drops as a
person ages
how does exercise affect temperature - CORRECT ANSWER - temperature increases
during exercise
how does hormone fluctuations affect temperature - CORRECT ANSWER - women have
higher temperature during ovulation
how does circadian rhythms affect temperature - CORRECT ANSWER - lowest at 3am
and highest at 6pm
how does stress affect temperature - CORRECT ANSWER - levels of epinephrine and
norepinephrine can increase during emotional and physical stress which increases temperature
, how does smoking affect temperature - CORRECT ANSWER - causes vasoconstriction
which causes a drop in the temperature of the skin and mucous membranes
what are signs of hypotension - CORRECT ANSWER - decreased body temperature
pale and cool skin
decreased muscle coordination
decreased urinary output
drowsiness
where are common sites for frostbite - CORRECT ANSWER - earlobes
tip of the nose
fingers
toes
what does febrile mean - CORRECT ANSWER - a person with a fever
what could a fever be associated with - CORRECT ANSWER - infection
tissue injury
cancer
trauma
surgery
what are risk factors for a heatstroke - CORRECT ANSWER - very young
very old
cardiovascular disease
diabetes
alcoholism
with CORRECT Answers
what does pulse oximetry measure - CORRECT ANSWER - the amount of oxygen
available to tissues
what is the pulse oximeter reading - CORRECT ANSWER - percentage of hemoglobin
that combines with oxygen
what are baseline vitals used for - CORRECT ANSWER - identifying changes in patient
status
what would cause a blood pressure to increase - CORRECT ANSWER - pain
what affect does pain medication have on vitals and why - CORRECT ANSWER - lower
blood pressure
lower heart rate
lower respiratory rate
slows the respiratory and cardiovascular system
what is normal temperature for an adult - CORRECT ANSWER - 35.5C-37.5C
95.5F-99.5C
what is normal pulse for an adult - CORRECT ANSWER - 60-100
what is normal respiratory rate for an adult - CORRECT ANSWER - 12-20
what is normal pulse ox for an adult - CORRECT ANSWER - greater than 95
,what is the normal range of blood pressure for an adult - CORRECT ANSWER - 90-
120/60-80
what is the normal temperature for an older adult - CORRECT ANSWER - 35C-37.2C
95F-99F
what is the normal pulse for an older adult - CORRECT ANSWER - 60-100
what is the normal pulse ox for an older adult - CORRECT ANSWER - greater than 95
what is the normal respiration rate for an older adult - CORRECT ANSWER - 15-20
what is the normal range of blood pressure for an older adult - CORRECT ANSWER - 90-
120/60-80
what must a nurse do before delegating vitals to a UAP - CORRECT ANSWER - assess
the patient first to assure they are medically stable
who is responsible for interpreting vitals - CORRECT ANSWER - nurse
why do chemo patient need their temperature taken often - CORRECT ANSWER -
ongoing monitoring for infection
why might older adults need assistance in adjusting to temperature - CORRECT
ANSWER - cognitive impairment, physical issues
what does afebrile mean - CORRECT ANSWER - a person who is maintaining the normal
temperature
,how does axillary temperature compare to oral readings - CORRECT ANSWER - approx 1
degree less than oral
how does axillary temperature compare to rectal - CORRECT ANSWER - approximately
1 degree less than rectal
what part of the body regulates body temperature - CORRECT ANSWER - hypothalamus
how does the anterior hypothalamus regulate heat loss - CORRECT ANSWER -
diaphoresis (sweating) and vasodilation of blood vessels
what is metabolism in relation to heat production - CORRECT ANSWER - the chemical
process responsible for generating energy for cellular functions
what organ regulates heat production and loss - CORRECT ANSWER - the skin through
insulation of the body with subcutaneous tissue and fat
how does age affect temperature - CORRECT ANSWER - baseline temperature drops as a
person ages
how does exercise affect temperature - CORRECT ANSWER - temperature increases
during exercise
how does hormone fluctuations affect temperature - CORRECT ANSWER - women have
higher temperature during ovulation
how does circadian rhythms affect temperature - CORRECT ANSWER - lowest at 3am
and highest at 6pm
how does stress affect temperature - CORRECT ANSWER - levels of epinephrine and
norepinephrine can increase during emotional and physical stress which increases temperature
, how does smoking affect temperature - CORRECT ANSWER - causes vasoconstriction
which causes a drop in the temperature of the skin and mucous membranes
what are signs of hypotension - CORRECT ANSWER - decreased body temperature
pale and cool skin
decreased muscle coordination
decreased urinary output
drowsiness
where are common sites for frostbite - CORRECT ANSWER - earlobes
tip of the nose
fingers
toes
what does febrile mean - CORRECT ANSWER - a person with a fever
what could a fever be associated with - CORRECT ANSWER - infection
tissue injury
cancer
trauma
surgery
what are risk factors for a heatstroke - CORRECT ANSWER - very young
very old
cardiovascular disease
diabetes
alcoholism
