Chapter 15- Measuring And Recording Client Vital Signs
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Questions and Answers
- 1.In addition to checking vital signs as ordered, two other times when you must check them are:1. ________2. ________
- 2.How does a standard rectal thermometer differ from an oral thermometer?
- 3.Define Pulse Rate:
- 4.Define Pulse Rhythm:
- 5.Define Apical-radial Deficit
- 6.Why is the thumb never used for checking a pulse?
- 7.What instrument is used to check the apical pulse?
- 8.What is the normal pulse rate range for adults?
- 9.What is the normal range of respirations for an adult?
- 10.What is the normal range of B / P for an adult under 40 years of age?
- 11.The top number in a B/P reading is called the ________________ pressure.
- 12.The bottom number in a B/P reading is called the ________________ pressure.
- 13.The pulse site where the stethoscope is placed is the _________________ pulse.
- 14.Explain the difference between pain management and being pain free.
- 15.Give an example of a disease that would have chronic pain with it.
- 16.What is the purpose of the subjective pain scale?
- 17.What is the role of the Homemaker Home Health Aide in assisting the client with pain medication?
- 18.You are asked to take the client's vital signs bid. Vital signs means checking the:1. ______2. ______3. ______4. ______5. And you will check the vital signs _________ times a day.
- A.
B/P
- B.
Pulse
- C.
Respiration
- D.
Temperature
- E.
Two
- 19.Normal ranges of body temperature are:1. Oral =2. Rectal =3. Axillary =
- A.
97.6 F; 36.4-37.2 C
- B.
98.6-100 F; 37-37.8 C
- C.
96.6-98 F; 35.936.7 C
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