Vital Signs: Introduction (Nursing)
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Der Vortrag „Vital Signs: Introduction (Nursing)“ von Samantha Rhea, MSN, RN ist Bestandteil des Kurses „Vital Signs (Nursing)“.
Quiz zum Vortrag
The student nurse is tasked with taking a full set of vitals on a client. Which specific components should the nurse measure? Select all that apply.
- Respiratory rate
- Oxygen saturation
- Temperature
- Weight
- Urine output
What is true about measuring blood pressure? Select all that apply.
- Blood pressure cuffs come in different sizes.
- Being in a hospital setting can increase a client’s blood pressure.
- Some clients will naturally have a lower than average blood pressure.
- A cuff that is too large for the client can cause a false high reading.
The student nurse is teaching their client to take their vital signs at home. Which student nurse statement causes the nurse instructor to intervene?
- “Make sure to take your vitals in the morning on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and in the evening on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.”
- “Try and rotate which arm you take your blood pressure on to avoid skin breakdown.”
- “Can you show me the blood pressure machine you purchased so I can make sure the cuff fits you?”
- “Your vital signs may be different at home than they were when you were in hospital.”
The student nurse is collecting morning vital signs on their clients. Which student nurse action causes the nurse instructor to intervene?
- The student nurse takes a client’s blood pressure three times on the same arm to confirm an abnormal result
- The student nurse cleans the vitals machine between each client
- The student nurse alerts the physician of an abnormal heart rate
- The student nurse documents each client’s vitals as per institution policy before going to the next client
What is considered the sixth vital sign?
- Pain
- Pulse
- Last bowel movement
- Mood
- Temperature
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Samantha Rhea, MSN, RN
Samantha Rhea, MSN, RN, is a Nursing Educator with extensive experience in the higher education industry and acute care facilities, and currently works as a Nursing Instructor at Rogers State University.
She obtained her Bachelor's degree in Nursing Science from Northeastern State University and her Master's degree in Nursing Education from the University of Oklahoma.
Since 2012, she has been teaching nursing students at various universities across the US, while also maintaining clinical practice as a registered nurse.
Within Lecturio, Samantha Rhea teaches courses on the Fundamentals of Nursing.
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