Exam 12: Vital Signs

The emergency department nurse quickly assesses the temperature of an unconscious patient who has been outside all night in below-freezing temperatures.What temperature is the nurse aware of that can lead to death?

A patient is suspected of having a cardiac arrhythmia.The nurse is concerned with the findings of an apical rate of 88 and a radial rate of 80.What is the term for the difference between these two rates?

How should the nurse position the ear pinna when using the tympanic thermometer on a child?

What is the term for a fever that rises and falls but does not return to normal until the patient is well?

The nurse assesses for the fifth vital sign,which is______________.

A nurse assesses a patient's dorsalis pedis pulse.The pulse feels full and springlike even under moderate pressure.How should the nurse document this finding?

The patient's pulse is below 60 beats/min.The nurse is aware that the patient is not receiving digoxin.What does the nurse suspect is causing the bradycardia?

A nurse assesses a patient's dorsalis pedis pulse.The pulse is not palpable when light pressure is applied.How should the nurse document this finding?

The home health nurse is preparing to educate a patient regarding electronic self-blood pressure measurement.What information should the nurse provide regarding this procedure? (Select all that apply. )

When instructing a primary caregiver about keeping a daily log of blood pressure readings,what instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply. )