NUR 210B: VITAL SIGNS UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
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Terms in this set (55)
Purpose of general survey Initial observation of patient to assess overall health status
Four components of general survey Physical appearance, body structure, behavior, mobility
Vital signs definition Measurements that reflect cardiopulmonary status and overall body
function
Five vital signs Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, oxygen saturation
Purpose of vital signs Establish baseline, monitor condition, evaluate response to treatment
Normal adult oral temperature range 36.5-37°C (97.7-98.6°F)
Normal adult pulse rate 60-100 beats per minute
Normal adult respiratory rate 12-20 breaths per minute
Normal oxygen saturation 92-99%
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Terms in this set (55)
Purpose of general survey Initial observation of patient to assess overall health status
Four components of general survey Physical appearance, body structure, behavior, mobility
Vital signs definition Measurements that reflect cardiopulmonary status and overall body
function
Five vital signs Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, oxygen saturation
Purpose of vital signs Establish baseline, monitor condition, evaluate response to treatment
Normal adult oral temperature range 36.5-37°C (97.7-98.6°F)
Normal adult pulse rate 60-100 beats per minute
Normal adult respiratory rate 12-20 breaths per minute
Normal oxygen saturation 92-99%