ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ Cue. Answer: A hint or piece of information that suggests a potential
health issue.
⩥ Subjective Data. Answer: Patient-reported information (e.g.,
symptoms, perceptions).
⩥ Objective Data. Answer: Measurable/observable data (e.g., vital signs,
lab results).
⩥ Comprehensive Assessment. Answer: Baseline data collection for
overall health judgment.
⩥ Focused Assessment. Answer: Targeted evaluation of a specific
problem.
⩥ Emergency Assessment. Answer: Rapid evaluation in life-threatening
situations.
⩥ Ongoing Assessment. Answer: Continuous monitoring for changes.
, ⩥ Criteria. Answer: Measurable qualities or characteristics for
performance standards.
⩥ Standards. Answer: Expected levels of performance in nursing care.
⩥ Vital Signs. Answer: Indicators of physiologic functioning (T, P, R,
BP, pain, SpO2).
⩥ Temperature. Answer: Balance between heat production and loss;
normal 97-99°F (36.1-37.2°C).
⩥ Pulse. Answer: Wave of blood from ventricular contraction; normal
adult 60-100 bpm.
⩥ Respirations. Answer: Breathing rate; normal adult 12-20 per minute.
⩥ Blood Pressure. Answer: Force of blood against arteries; normal
<120/80 mmHg.
⩥ Afebrile. Answer: Normal body temperature.
⩥ Pyrexia (Fever). Answer: Elevated temperature >99.6°F.