Vital Signs and Physical Assessment in Nursing Practic
Questions and Answers 2 025/2026
What are the End-of-Program Student Learning Outcomes for the ADN
Program? - CORRECT ANSWER-Demonstrate professional attitudes,
advocate for patients, provide patient-centered care, ensure patient
safety, and collaborate as a member of the healthcare team.
What is the normal body temperature range in Celsius? - CORRECT
ANSWER-36.5-37.7 °C
What is the normal body temperature range in Fahrenheit? - CORRECT
ANSWER-96.0-99.9 °F
What is the difference between core and surface temperature? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Core temperature is more constant and reliable,
while surface temperature is affected by external factors.
What is pyrexia? - CORRECT ANSWER-Abnormally high body
temperature due to pyrogens that reset the hypothalamic thermostat.
, What are common nursing interventions for managing pyrexia? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Monitor temperature, administer antipyretics, and
provide hydration.
What is hypothermia? - CORRECT ANSWER-Core temperature below
normal, often due to prolonged exposure to cold.
What are common nursing interventions for hypothermia? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Provide warm blankets, warm fluids, and monitor vital signs
closely.
What are the common sites for measuring body temperature? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Oral, rectal, axillary, tympanic, and temporal artery.
What is the procedure for measuring oral temperature? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Place an electronic thermometer under the tongue, ask the
client to close their lips, and hold until it beeps.
What is the procedure for measuring rectal temperature? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Lubricate the thermometer, insert it 1 inch into the rectum,
and hold until the temperature displays.
Questions and Answers 2 025/2026
What are the End-of-Program Student Learning Outcomes for the ADN
Program? - CORRECT ANSWER-Demonstrate professional attitudes,
advocate for patients, provide patient-centered care, ensure patient
safety, and collaborate as a member of the healthcare team.
What is the normal body temperature range in Celsius? - CORRECT
ANSWER-36.5-37.7 °C
What is the normal body temperature range in Fahrenheit? - CORRECT
ANSWER-96.0-99.9 °F
What is the difference between core and surface temperature? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Core temperature is more constant and reliable,
while surface temperature is affected by external factors.
What is pyrexia? - CORRECT ANSWER-Abnormally high body
temperature due to pyrogens that reset the hypothalamic thermostat.
, What are common nursing interventions for managing pyrexia? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Monitor temperature, administer antipyretics, and
provide hydration.
What is hypothermia? - CORRECT ANSWER-Core temperature below
normal, often due to prolonged exposure to cold.
What are common nursing interventions for hypothermia? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Provide warm blankets, warm fluids, and monitor vital signs
closely.
What are the common sites for measuring body temperature? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Oral, rectal, axillary, tympanic, and temporal artery.
What is the procedure for measuring oral temperature? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Place an electronic thermometer under the tongue, ask the
client to close their lips, and hold until it beeps.
What is the procedure for measuring rectal temperature? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Lubricate the thermometer, insert it 1 inch into the rectum,
and hold until the temperature displays.
