BSN 206 Hallmark Exam Questions With Verified Answers.

BSN 206 Hallmark Exam Questions With Verified Answers. The nurse has delegated the task of temperature assessment to the NAP. Which information should be provided to the NAP? A. The type of temperature required B. The PT's age C. The frequency for taking or monitoring the temperature D. The Patient's Diagnosis E. What changes to report immediately to the nurse A. The type of temperature required C. The frequency for taking or monitoring the temperature E. What changes to report immediately to the nurse Which of the following situations may affect a patient's vital signs? A. Moving from lying to standing position. B. Time of day. C. Occupation D. Isolation precautions. E. Pain rated as a 7 on 0-10 pain scale. A. Moving from lying to standing position B. Time of Day E. Pain rated as a 7 on 0-10 scale Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:01 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More The nurse will take the patient's vital signs preoperatively and record them as part of the patient's preparation for surgery. Why is it necessary to take vital signs preoperatively? A. To provide the patient with reassurance that he or she is being cared for by a competent staff. B. To provide a set of vital signs to use for comparison during and after surgery. C. To ensure the equipment is appropriately calibrated and functional. D. To verify the patient is not experiencing any complications that may contraindicate surgery or require intervention. E. To determine whether the patient is "feeling funny" B. To provide a set of vital signs to use for comparison during and after surgery. D. To verify the patient is not experiencing any complications that may contraindicate surgery or require intervention. Which of the following patients would require frequent assessment of their temperature? A. A young adult with a white blood count of 15,000/mm3. B. An adult female in the recovery room following a hysterectomy. C. A patient receiving a blood transfusion for chronic anemia. D. A child who is below the normal height and weight for his age. E. An elderly patient who needs assistance with feeding and dressing. A. A young adult with a white blood count of 15,000/mm3. B. An adult female in the recovery room following a hysterectomy. C. A patient receiving a blood transfusion for chronic anemia. The NAP reports that the patient's temperature is 39° C (102.2 °F). Which of the following are appropriate nursing actions? A. Remove the PT's blankets B. Limit the PT's fluid intake C. Apply a hyperthermia blanket as ordered D. Administer an antipyretic to the PT as ordered E. Place the PT's feet in a tub of cool water with ice A. Remove the PT's blankets D. Administer an antipyretic to the PT as ordered The Nurse has delegated the task of temperature assessment to the NAP. Which information should be provided to the NAP? A. The frequency for taking or monitoring the temperature B. The PT's diagnosis C. The PT's age D. What changes to report immediately to the nurse E. The type of temperature is Required A. The frequency for taking or monitoring the temperature D. What changes to report immediately to the nurse E. The type of temperature required The nurse will take the PT's vital signs preoperatively and record them as part of the PT's preparation for surgery. why is it necessary to take vital signs preoperatively? A. To provide a set of vital signs to use for comparison during and after surgery B. To verify the patient is not experiencing any complications that may contraindicate surgery or require intervention A. To provide a set of vital signs to use for comparison during and after surgery B. To verify the patient is not experiencing any complications that may contraindicate surgery or require intervention Which of the following PT's would require frequent assessment of their temperature? A. an elderly PT who needs assistance with feeding and dressing B. An adult female in the recovery room following a hysterectomy C. A PT receiving a blood transfusion for chronic anemia D. A young adult with a white blood count of 15,000/ mm3 E. A child who is below the normal height and weight for his age B. An adult female in the recovery room following a hysterectomy C. A PT receiving a blood transfusion for chronic anemia D. A young adult with a white blood count of 15,000/ mm3 Which of the following actions, if made by the NAP, would require intervention and further instruction by the nurse? A. The NAP pulls the pinna up back, and out in an adult when inserting the tympanic thermometer B. The NAP inserts the red-tipped electronic thermometer probe into the PT's mouth after applying a probe coper. C. The NAP wipes the single-use chemical dot thermometer and places it back in the PT's drawer