wk2 nursing skills_ vital signs _ Nursing Skill_ Vital Signs
When determining the best site for blood pressure -Mastectomy on left side
measurement, which scenarios require the nurse to choose -Intravenous fluids infusing in right forearm
an alternative site? Select all that apply. -An arteriovenous shunt is present
Vital Signs: Selecting Correct Equipment The nurse knows using a blood pressure cuff that is too {wide} can lead to a false {low}
reading.
When assessing the oral temperature of an adult client, -The client has eaten within the last 20 minutes
which findings indicate an alternate route is needed? Select -A hot or cold beverage consumed in the last 20 minutes
all that apply. -The client is chewing gum
-The client smoked in the last 20 minutes
Reviewing the Electronic Health Record Rectal
Replay the verbal report (if needed) and review each tab of
the electronic health record (EHR) before answering the
question.
Upon review of the client's chart, which site/method of
temperature measurement would you avoid for this client?
Review the table below. Mark each supply as indicated or -Not Indicated:
not indicated for performing vital signs return demonstration. -Penlight
-Betadine
-Indicated:
-Pulse oximeter
-Disinfectant wipes
-Watch with second hand
-Stethoscope
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When determining the best site for blood pressure -Mastectomy on left side
measurement, which scenarios require the nurse to choose -Intravenous fluids infusing in right forearm
an alternative site? Select all that apply. -An arteriovenous shunt is present
Vital Signs: Selecting Correct Equipment The nurse knows using a blood pressure cuff that is too {wide} can lead to a false {low}
reading.
When assessing the oral temperature of an adult client, -The client has eaten within the last 20 minutes
which findings indicate an alternate route is needed? Select -A hot or cold beverage consumed in the last 20 minutes
all that apply. -The client is chewing gum
-The client smoked in the last 20 minutes
Reviewing the Electronic Health Record Rectal
Replay the verbal report (if needed) and review each tab of
the electronic health record (EHR) before answering the
question.
Upon review of the client's chart, which site/method of
temperature measurement would you avoid for this client?
Review the table below. Mark each supply as indicated or -Not Indicated:
not indicated for performing vital signs return demonstration. -Penlight
-Betadine
-Indicated:
-Pulse oximeter
-Disinfectant wipes
-Watch with second hand
-Stethoscope
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