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What is the importance of assessing a pt's pain status? - answer-
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It is a critical component to understanding the pt's clinical status and pr
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ogress.
Which cultures care for ill members by protecting them from bad news
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about their health? - answer-collectivistic
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-Hispanic
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-Aisan
Why do we analyze vital signs? - answer-
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To interpret their significance and make decisions about appropriate in
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terventions.
Which approach ensures accuracy when taking vitals? - answer-
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organized & systematic b b
What 3 actions should be taken when an significant change in vitals is o
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bserved? - answer-1. verify changes b b b b
2. communicate changes
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3. document changes
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When a pt's condition suddenly worsens, which site should be used to f
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ind pulse quickly? - answer-carotid
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,NUR 111 Exam 2 Study Guide with correct answe
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What is the most reliable & noninvasive way to assess cardiac function
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? - answer-apical pulse
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The exchange of oxygen & carbon dioxide between cells of the body & t
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he atmosphere is ___________________ & the mechanical movemen
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t of gases into & out of the lungs is ___________________. - answer-
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respiration, ventilation b
ABG values measure... - answer--arterial blood pH
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-partial pressure of 02 & C02 b b b b b
-arterial oxygen saturation b b
CBC values measure... - answer--red blood cell count
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-volume of red blood cells b b b b
-concentration of hemoglobin b b
Clinical judgment regarding vitals includes... - answer--
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which vitals to measure b b b
-when to obtain the measurements
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-frequency of assessment b b
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Why would a critically ill child have cool skin & a high core body temper
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ature? - answer-poor perfusion to the skin
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Why are older adults at high risk for hypothermia? - answer--
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diminished sensation to cold b b b
-abnormal vasoconstrictor responses b b
-impaired shivering b
What is indicated by the peripheral pulse? - answer-
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status of blood perfusion to that particular area
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When does hypotension occur? - answer-
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When the systolic BP falls below 90mmHg.
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What is indicated by orthostatic changes in vital signs? - answer-
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blood volume depletion
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List several factors that contribute to false elevations in BP. - answer--
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talking during BP assessment
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-crossing of legs during assessmentb b b b
-smoking
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-exercise
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What is the importance of assessing a pt's pain status? - answer-
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It is a critical component to understanding the pt's clinical status and pr
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ogress.
Which cultures care for ill members by protecting them from bad news
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about their health? - answer-collectivistic
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-Hispanic
-African b
-Aisan
Why do we analyze vital signs? - answer-
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To interpret their significance and make decisions about appropriate in
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terventions.
Which approach ensures accuracy when taking vitals? - answer-
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organized & systematic b b
What 3 actions should be taken when an significant change in vitals is o
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bserved? - answer-1. verify changes b b b b
2. communicate changes
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3. document changes
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When a pt's condition suddenly worsens, which site should be used to f
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ind pulse quickly? - answer-carotid
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,NUR 111 Exam 2 Study Guide with correct answe
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rs 2024b
What is the most reliable & noninvasive way to assess cardiac function
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? - answer-apical pulse
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The exchange of oxygen & carbon dioxide between cells of the body & t
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he atmosphere is ___________________ & the mechanical movemen
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t of gases into & out of the lungs is ___________________. - answer-
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respiration, ventilation b
ABG values measure... - answer--arterial blood pH
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-partial pressure of 02 & C02 b b b b b
-arterial oxygen saturation b b
CBC values measure... - answer--red blood cell count
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-volume of red blood cells b b b b
-concentration of hemoglobin b b
Clinical judgment regarding vitals includes... - answer--
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which vitals to measure b b b
-when to obtain the measurements
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-frequency of assessment b b
, NUR 111 Exam 2 Study Guide with correct answe
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rs 2024
b
Why would a critically ill child have cool skin & a high core body temper
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ature? - answer-poor perfusion to the skin
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Why are older adults at high risk for hypothermia? - answer--
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diminished sensation to cold b b b
-abnormal vasoconstrictor responses b b
-impaired shivering b
What is indicated by the peripheral pulse? - answer-
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status of blood perfusion to that particular area
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When does hypotension occur? - answer-
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When the systolic BP falls below 90mmHg.
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What is indicated by orthostatic changes in vital signs? - answer-
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blood volume depletion
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List several factors that contribute to false elevations in BP. - answer--
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talking during BP assessment
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-crossing of legs during assessmentb b b b
-smoking
-caffeine intake b
-exercise
