Module 2 Vital Signs - Hartman-s Nursing Assistant Care the Basics by Hartman Publishing, Inc. with Jetta Fuzy, RN, MS Exam Questions & Answers (Grade A+).docx

Module 2: Vital Signs - "Hartman's
Nursing Assistant Care the Basics" by
Hartman Publishing, Inc. with Jetta
Fuzy, RN, MS Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Circulatory System -
correct answer ✅is made up of the heart, blood vessels, and
blood. The heart pumps blood through the blood vessels to the
cells. The blood carries food, oxygen and other substances cells
need to function properly.


Circulatory System: Normal Changes of aging -
correct answer ✅-The heart pumps less efficiently
-Blood flow decreases
-Blood vessels narrow


Circulatory Systems: Changes to report -
correct answer ✅-changes in pulse rate
-weakness, fatigue
-loss of ability to perform ADLs
-Swelling of ankles, feet, fingers, or hands (edema)
-Pale or bluish hands, feet, or lips
-Chest pain

, Module 2: Vital Signs - "Hartman's
Nursing Assistant Care the Basics" by
Hartman Publishing, Inc. with Jetta
Fuzy, RN, MS Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
-Weight gain
-Shortness of Breath, changes in breathing patterns, inability to
catch breath
-severe headache
-inactivity (which can lead to circulatory problems)


Respiratory System -
correct answer ✅The respiratory process begins with inspiration
through the mouth or nose. The air travels through the trachea and
into the lungs via the bronchi, which then branch into bronchioles.


Respiratory system: Normal Changes -
correct answer ✅-Lung strength decreases
-Lung capacity decreases
-Oxygen in the blood decreases
-Voice weakens