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Axillary temperature is taken where - ANSWER: Armpit
Normal body temperature taken rectally - ANSWER: 99.6 degrees
Normal body temperature taken under the arm - ANSWER: 97.6
A resident is 62 inches tall what is the height in feet and inches - ANSWER: 5"2
For most residents normal normal or average pulse ranges between - ANSWER: 60-
90 beats per minute
The most important reason to measure a patient's height is that it helps determine -
ANSWER: Body shrinkage
When asked to measure the height of a patient who can't get out of bed you should -
ANSWER: Measure them laying down
Normal oral temperature - ANSWER: 98.6
What is best said about body temperatures taken axillary - ANSWER: They are less
accurate than temperatures taken by other methods
What's the most important reason to keep accurate records of a residents weight -
ANSWER: Weight gain or weight loss can indicate a change in the residents medical
condition.
A resident who can stand unassisted is being measured. What direction should he be
facing - ANSWER: Away from the scale
Mr kirks niece is in the room when you go to help bathe him. Mr Kirk says he would
like the be bathed now. What do you say to the niece - ANSWER: Would you mind
waiting outside while I help Mr Kirk bath?
What's the most important reason for residents to bathe regularly? - ANSWER: To
remove germs you can't see from the skin.
What's the best way to check the temperature of the bath water? - ANSWER: Use a
bath thermometer
Which will promote the speeding of infection during perineal care ? - ANSWER:
Leaving some soap and water on the skin.