NUR 210 Exam With Well Detailed Question & Answers
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Name the vital signs CORRECT ANSWER>>>>--temperature
-pulse
-Respirations
-Blood Pressure
-Pulse Oximetry
-Pain
Why are vital signs important? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>-Indicator of overall health
-provides baseline data
-show changes in patients "normal"
-Show response to psychological stress and medical and nursing treatments
,What should you look for when taking vital signs? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>-trends for
that individual
What is the role as a nurse when assessing vital signs? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>--
decide frequency
-develop a systematic approach
-know patients normals
-be aware of elements that influence vital signs
If vital signs are abnormal what should you do? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>-retake,
record, report
What does the body temperature reflect? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>-a
balance/imbalance between heat produced and heat lost
What is body temperature regulated by? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>-hypothalamus
Describe the core CORRECT ANSWER>>>>-body temperature relatively
constant/surface
-this varies
What is the average oral temp? f and c CORRECT ANSWER>>>>-98.6 f
37 c
,What is the range for body temperature in adults? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>-96.8-100.4
(36-38c)
If temperature is above the range what is this called? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>-Febrile
What is the trend for elderly patients body temperature? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>-
usually below normal range
Name all influencing factors for body temp? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>-age
exercise
hormones
circadian rhythm
stress
environment
hot/cold liquids
smoking
How might exercise affect body temperature? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>-temp may go
up
Describe the trends of the circadian rhythms and body temperature? CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>-in the morning this rhythm may be lower and higher in the evening. It depends
on the activity of the patients on a normal basis.
, As far as body temperature goes how might you help a patent with dementia? CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>-You should help them stay warm or cooler to keep their body temperature
stable
In a female how might hormones affect body temperature? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>-
During ovulation progesterone is released so they will be warmer than usual.
How will stress influence body temperature? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>-stress will
influence hormones and they will influence body temp.
What is another name for fever? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>-Pyrexia
Describe a set point CORRECT ANSWER>>>>-set point is used to describe a baseline
for a individuals body temperature
-everyone has a different set point
Word for no fever CORRECT ANSWER>>>>-afebrile
Signs/ symptoms of fever CORRECT ANSWER>>>>-chills
malaise- feeling unwell
increase in body metabolism
Hypothermia CORRECT ANSWER>>>>-abnormally low body temperature
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Name the vital signs CORRECT ANSWER>>>>--temperature
-pulse
-Respirations
-Blood Pressure
-Pulse Oximetry
-Pain
Why are vital signs important? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>-Indicator of overall health
-provides baseline data
-show changes in patients "normal"
-Show response to psychological stress and medical and nursing treatments
,What should you look for when taking vital signs? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>-trends for
that individual
What is the role as a nurse when assessing vital signs? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>--
decide frequency
-develop a systematic approach
-know patients normals
-be aware of elements that influence vital signs
If vital signs are abnormal what should you do? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>-retake,
record, report
What does the body temperature reflect? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>-a
balance/imbalance between heat produced and heat lost
What is body temperature regulated by? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>-hypothalamus
Describe the core CORRECT ANSWER>>>>-body temperature relatively
constant/surface
-this varies
What is the average oral temp? f and c CORRECT ANSWER>>>>-98.6 f
37 c
,What is the range for body temperature in adults? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>-96.8-100.4
(36-38c)
If temperature is above the range what is this called? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>-Febrile
What is the trend for elderly patients body temperature? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>-
usually below normal range
Name all influencing factors for body temp? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>-age
exercise
hormones
circadian rhythm
stress
environment
hot/cold liquids
smoking
How might exercise affect body temperature? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>-temp may go
up
Describe the trends of the circadian rhythms and body temperature? CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>-in the morning this rhythm may be lower and higher in the evening. It depends
on the activity of the patients on a normal basis.
, As far as body temperature goes how might you help a patent with dementia? CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>-You should help them stay warm or cooler to keep their body temperature
stable
In a female how might hormones affect body temperature? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>-
During ovulation progesterone is released so they will be warmer than usual.
How will stress influence body temperature? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>-stress will
influence hormones and they will influence body temp.
What is another name for fever? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>-Pyrexia
Describe a set point CORRECT ANSWER>>>>-set point is used to describe a baseline
for a individuals body temperature
-everyone has a different set point
Word for no fever CORRECT ANSWER>>>>-afebrile
Signs/ symptoms of fever CORRECT ANSWER>>>>-chills
malaise- feeling unwell
increase in body metabolism
Hypothermia CORRECT ANSWER>>>>-abnormally low body temperature
