Exam View Chapter 29 Notes Chapter 29 Vital Signs Potter Et Al

Exam View Chapter 29 Notes Chapter 29 Vital Signs Potter Et Al Chapter 29: vital signs potter et al.: fundamentals of nursing, 10th edition multiple choice 1. a patient has a head injury and damages the hypothalamus. A. the nurse may delegate the measurement of vital signs but is responsible for analyzing and interpreting their significance and select appropriate interventions b. equipment needs to be appropriate and functional c. equipment needs to be based on the patient's condition and characteristics d. know the patient's usual range of vital signs e. know the patient's medical history f. control or.

Chapter 29 Vital Signs Flashcards Quizlet Terms in this set (128) identify the guidelines that assist the nurse with incorporating vital sign measurement into practice. (12) a. the nurse may delegate the measurement of vital signs but is responsible for analyzing and interpreting their significance and select appropriate interventionsb. equipment needs to be appropriate and functionalc. Patient's temperature is 113 f (45 c) with hot, dry skin. 3 multiple choice options. a nurse is assessing results of vital signs for a group of patients. match the condition to the assessment findings the nurse is reviewing. 4. orthostatic hypotension. a. patient’s temperature is 113 f (45 c) with hot, dry skin. Problem 1. a 52 year old woman is admitted with dyspnea and discomfort in her left chest with deep breaths. she has smoked for 35 years and recently lost over 10 pounds. her vital signs on admission are: hr 112, bp 138 82, rr 22, tympanic temperature 36.8 ∘ c ( 98.2 ∘ f), and oxygen saturation 94 %. she is receiving oxygen at 2 l via a. 6 9 2014 1 vital signs potter perry chapter 29 objectives . . . by the end of this class we will be able to: accurately assess tympanic, oral, rectal, and axillary temperatures accurately assess pulse, respirations, oxygen saturation, and blood pressure explain the physiology of normal regulation of blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, and respirations describe factors that cause.