NR 224 Exam 1: Vital signs, safety, and mobility/immbolity Questions With 100% Correct Answers.

vital signs are indicators of what? - bodily functions that reflect health status of the patient vital signs are what and part of which step in the nursing process? - baseline for the patient that monitor patients condition, identify problems, evaluate response to intervention and part of the assessment step of the nursing diagnosis vital signs are regulated through what? - homeostatic mechanisms of the brain what is included in vital signs? - temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, pain and oxygen saturation what are the guidelines for nurses for measuring vital signs? - measure vital signs correctly, knowing equipment, be organized ans use systematic approaches, delegate measurement appropriately, analyze and interpret trends, begin interventions appropriately, and communicate and document findings accurately Adult temperature ranges - 36-38 C or 96.8-100.4 F adult tympanic temperature - 37 C or 98.6 F adult oral temperature - 37 C or 98.6 F adult rectal temperature - 37.5 C or 99.5 F adult pulse - 60-100 beats per minute adult respiratory rate - 12 to 20 breaths per minuteadult blood pressure and pulse pressure - less than 120 over less than 80 and pulse pressure of 30 to 50 mmHG