RNSG 1105 Test 3 – Questions & A+ Answers
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a doctors order is needed to administer
1 Vital signs 2
an enema.
3 heat stroke 4 what regulates body temperature?
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Terms in this set (114)
, Vital signs Temperature
pulse
respiration
blood pressure
polse oximetry
when do we take vital signs? -admission to facility
-routine based on unit
-anytime there is change in patient condition
-before/during/after surgical or invasive
procedures/blood transfusions
-b/a any activity that may increase risk
-before administering medications that effect
cardiovascular or respiratory function.
guidelines for measuring vitals -measuring is nurses responsibility
-make sure equipment is working properly
-know pt range and health history
-control environmental factors
-systematic approach
-collab to decide frequence
-analyze results, identify significant findings
-instruct patient in vital sign assessment
body temperature balance between heat produced in the body and heat
loss from the body
what regulates body temperature? the hypothalamus acts as the body's thermostat.
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TRUE
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a doctors order is needed to administer
1 Vital signs 2
an enema.
3 heat stroke 4 what regulates body temperature?
Don't know?
Terms in this set (114)
, Vital signs Temperature
pulse
respiration
blood pressure
polse oximetry
when do we take vital signs? -admission to facility
-routine based on unit
-anytime there is change in patient condition
-before/during/after surgical or invasive
procedures/blood transfusions
-b/a any activity that may increase risk
-before administering medications that effect
cardiovascular or respiratory function.
guidelines for measuring vitals -measuring is nurses responsibility
-make sure equipment is working properly
-know pt range and health history
-control environmental factors
-systematic approach
-collab to decide frequence
-analyze results, identify significant findings
-instruct patient in vital sign assessment
body temperature balance between heat produced in the body and heat
loss from the body
what regulates body temperature? the hypothalamus acts as the body's thermostat.
