Hallmark final exam BSN-205| 180 Questions | With Complete Solutions

Which of the follow would require a follow up? correct answer: An adult with respirtations of 10 breaths per minute Which of the following vital signs recorded for an older adult would be considered acceptable (within normal limits)? correct answer: Temp 97.0° F, P-60, R-16, BP 116/78, O2 sat 95%. Which of the following situations may affect a patients vital signs? correct answer: Time of day Moving from lying to a standing postion Pain rated as a 7 on a scale of 1-10 Why is it necessay to take a patients vital signs preoperatively? correct answer: To verify the patients not experiencing any complications To provide a set of vital signs for comparison during and after surgery. The NAP reports to the nurse a 65 year old patient's BP is 160/98. What is the appropriate initial response of the nurse? correct answer: Assess the patient's BP Which patient would it be appropriate for the nurse to delegate vital signs? correct answer: Elderly nursing home resident The nurse has delegated the task of temperature assessment to the NAP. Which information should be provided to the NAP? correct answer: -The type of temperature required -The frequency for taking or monitoring the temperature