RNSG 1105 Exam 3 questions and
answers.
RNSG 1105 Exam 3 questions and
answers.
Temperature Range for adult - ANSWER 96.8-100.4 degrees F
Pulse Range for adult - ANSWER 60-100 bpm
Respiration range for adult - ANSWER 12-20 breaths/min
Blood Pressure Range for adult - ANSWER 120/80
O2 Saturation - ANSWER >= 95%
When to Measure vital signs - ANSWER on admission
routine schedule based on facility policy or HCP order
change in pt condition
before and after: admin of meds that affect respiratory, cardiovascular or temperature-control function
and physical activity as appropriate
before,during, and after: surgery or invasive dx procedures and blood product transfusions
Hypothalamus decreases temperature by - ANSWER vasodilation, sweating, and inhibition of heat
production
Hypothalamus increases temperature by - ANSWER vasoconstriction, muscle contraction, and shivering
Heat production - ANSWER metabolism, physical exertion, hormones, and shivering
heat loss - ANSWER evaporation, convection, conduction, and radiation
, RNSG 1105 Exam 3 questions and
answers.
90% of heat loss comes from - ANSWER the skin
Factors affecting body temperature - ANSWER age, exercise, hormone level, circadian rhythm, stress,
environment, temperature alterations
Oral temp safety alert - ANSWER if patient ate, drank, chewed gum, or smoked, wait 15-30 minutes
Rectal temp safety alert - ANSWER lubricate the thermometer; avoid in patients with heart disease or
heart surgery; may stimulate vagus nerve, causing bradycardia; do not perform on patients with rectal
disease or those who have had rectal surgery
Tympanic temp safety alert - ANSWER do not perform on patients who have drainage from the ear
Axillary temp safety alert - ANSWER axilla must be dry to obtain accurate reading
HR x Stroke Volume = - ANSWER Cardiac Output (5000 mL/min)
Factors that increase pulse - ANSWER hemorrhage
activity
fever (increase 10 bpm per 1 degree above normal)
pain
emotions
Factors that decrease pulse - ANSWER elderly
endurance athletes
beta blockers
calcium channel blockers
answers.
RNSG 1105 Exam 3 questions and
answers.
Temperature Range for adult - ANSWER 96.8-100.4 degrees F
Pulse Range for adult - ANSWER 60-100 bpm
Respiration range for adult - ANSWER 12-20 breaths/min
Blood Pressure Range for adult - ANSWER 120/80
O2 Saturation - ANSWER >= 95%
When to Measure vital signs - ANSWER on admission
routine schedule based on facility policy or HCP order
change in pt condition
before and after: admin of meds that affect respiratory, cardiovascular or temperature-control function
and physical activity as appropriate
before,during, and after: surgery or invasive dx procedures and blood product transfusions
Hypothalamus decreases temperature by - ANSWER vasodilation, sweating, and inhibition of heat
production
Hypothalamus increases temperature by - ANSWER vasoconstriction, muscle contraction, and shivering
Heat production - ANSWER metabolism, physical exertion, hormones, and shivering
heat loss - ANSWER evaporation, convection, conduction, and radiation
, RNSG 1105 Exam 3 questions and
answers.
90% of heat loss comes from - ANSWER the skin
Factors affecting body temperature - ANSWER age, exercise, hormone level, circadian rhythm, stress,
environment, temperature alterations
Oral temp safety alert - ANSWER if patient ate, drank, chewed gum, or smoked, wait 15-30 minutes
Rectal temp safety alert - ANSWER lubricate the thermometer; avoid in patients with heart disease or
heart surgery; may stimulate vagus nerve, causing bradycardia; do not perform on patients with rectal
disease or those who have had rectal surgery
Tympanic temp safety alert - ANSWER do not perform on patients who have drainage from the ear
Axillary temp safety alert - ANSWER axilla must be dry to obtain accurate reading
HR x Stroke Volume = - ANSWER Cardiac Output (5000 mL/min)
Factors that increase pulse - ANSWER hemorrhage
activity
fever (increase 10 bpm per 1 degree above normal)
pain
emotions
Factors that decrease pulse - ANSWER elderly
endurance athletes
beta blockers
calcium channel blockers
