Vital Signs Nursing 2026 |
Temperature, Pulse,
Respiration, Blood
Pressure & SpO₂ Practice
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, Vital signs Temperature
Heart Rate/Pulse
Respiration
Blood Pressure
Oxygen Saturation
Pain
When do we check vital signs? -On admission
-Changes in health status, increased pain or change in mental status
-Reports of symptoms, such as pain, lightheaded, etc.
-Pre and post intervention, procedure or surgery
-Pre and post administration of medication
-Pre, intra, and post blood transfusions
-Pre, intra, and post therapies, such as ambulation
Acceptable Ranges for Adults -Temperature Range:= 96.8 to 100.4
-Pulse= 60 to 100 beats/min
-Pulse Oximetry= Normal: greater or equal to 95%
-Respirations= 12 to 20 breathes/min
-Blood pressure= Systolic <120mm Hg and Diastolic < 80mm Hg
Afebrile Absence of fever
core temperature temperature of an organism at which it is meant to operate
febrile feverish
Hyperthermia Abnormally high body temperature.
- is greater than 105.8 due to a failure of the body's thermoregulatory response
(temperature control) through extreme exercise, warm environment, medications
Hypothermia abnormally low body temperature below 95 degrees
Hypothalamus regulates body temperature
Pyrexia raised body temperature; fever.
Body Temperature -Body temperature has a rhythmic biological variation throughout each 24 hour
period which is called circadian rhythm.
-There isn't a "normal" temperature as it is dependent on age, physical activity,
hydration, environment, and even medication. (steroids doesn't allow one to mount
a response).
Thermoregulation regulate temperature, especially one's own body temperature
Temperature Increase in metabolism = increase heat production
Decrease in metabolism = decrease in heat production
Temperature, Pulse,
Respiration, Blood
Pressure & SpO₂ Practice
Questions | Complete
Ethics Study Guide
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
, Vital signs Temperature
Heart Rate/Pulse
Respiration
Blood Pressure
Oxygen Saturation
Pain
When do we check vital signs? -On admission
-Changes in health status, increased pain or change in mental status
-Reports of symptoms, such as pain, lightheaded, etc.
-Pre and post intervention, procedure or surgery
-Pre and post administration of medication
-Pre, intra, and post blood transfusions
-Pre, intra, and post therapies, such as ambulation
Acceptable Ranges for Adults -Temperature Range:= 96.8 to 100.4
-Pulse= 60 to 100 beats/min
-Pulse Oximetry= Normal: greater or equal to 95%
-Respirations= 12 to 20 breathes/min
-Blood pressure= Systolic <120mm Hg and Diastolic < 80mm Hg
Afebrile Absence of fever
core temperature temperature of an organism at which it is meant to operate
febrile feverish
Hyperthermia Abnormally high body temperature.
- is greater than 105.8 due to a failure of the body's thermoregulatory response
(temperature control) through extreme exercise, warm environment, medications
Hypothermia abnormally low body temperature below 95 degrees
Hypothalamus regulates body temperature
Pyrexia raised body temperature; fever.
Body Temperature -Body temperature has a rhythmic biological variation throughout each 24 hour
period which is called circadian rhythm.
-There isn't a "normal" temperature as it is dependent on age, physical activity,
hydration, environment, and even medication. (steroids doesn't allow one to mount
a response).
Thermoregulation regulate temperature, especially one's own body temperature
Temperature Increase in metabolism = increase heat production
Decrease in metabolism = decrease in heat production
