chapter_12_vital_signs study Guide |2022|

 Question 1
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An LVN is caring for a client with subnormal temperature. Which actions should the nurse
perform to provide heat to the client's internal organs?



 Question 2
10 out of 10 points
The LVN notes that a client's temperature has increased from 102°F to 103.6°F. Which is
the most appropriate action for the nurse to take in this situation?

 Question 3
10 out of 10 points
When measuring the pulse of a client, the LVN obtains 125 bpm. How will the nurse
document the information in the medical records?




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When assessing a client's pulse, the LVN is able to palpate 80 bpm. While palpating, the




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nurse notices that the pulse is lost when more pressure is exerted. Which of these should
the nurse document as the character of the client's pulse?




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 Question 5
10 out of 10 points
The LVN needs to count a client's apical heart rate. Where would the nurse place the
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stethoscope in order to hear the heartbeats the best?
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 Question 6
10 out of 10 points
The LVN needs to measure the blood pressure of a client with an electronic
manometer. Which advantage does an electronic manometer provide over an aneroid
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manometer or mercury manometer?
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 Question 7
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When monitoring a blood pressure, the LVN gets a systolic and a diastolic reading. What is
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the systolic pressure?

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 Question 8
10 out of 10 points
The LVN responds to a client's call light and found the client gasping and saying, "I can't
catch my breath." The nurse supplies supplementary oxygen and repositions the client,
which resulted in the relief of the client's symptoms. What will the nurse document the




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