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BASIC NURSING SKILLS: VITAL SIGNS EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST
UPDATE GRADED A++ 2025/2026
Terms in this set (83)
What can changes in vital Changes can indicate a residence worsening condition
signs indicate?
Explain the importance of Vital signs are an important component of patient care.
monitoring vital signs They determine which
treatment protocols to follow, provide critical
information needed to make life- saving
decisions, and confirm feedback on
treatments performed
- a fever (temperature over (98.6)
- respiratory or pulse rate is too fast or slow
Which changes should be (resp below 12 or above 20, increase in pulse
immediately reported to above 100 or below 60)
the nurse? -blood pressure changes (increase in B/P above the
normal range)
-if the residents pain worsens or if the pain relief
doesn't help
The mouth
(temporal)
What are the five sites for The
measuring body rectum
temperature? The armpit
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(auxilla) The
ear (aura)
The temporal artery
-They are unconscious
-If they had facial or oral surgery
Name seven conditions -If they're coughing
that indicate a -If they are using an oxygen
person's temperature -If they have facial paralysis
should not be taken -If they're less than 5 years old
orally?
-If they're confused/disoriented/sedated
A rectal thermometer is Red or Orange
usually color coded...
Which of the following Disposable Thermometers
thermometers is used
once and then
discarded?
Which of the following The Axilla
temperature sites is
another word for the
armpit area?
Which temperature site Rectum (rectal)
is considered the most
accurate?
How long do digital 2 to 60 seconds
thermometers take to
display a person's
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AM
BASIC NURSING SKILLS: VITAL SIGNS EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST
UPDATE GRADED A++ 2025/2026
Terms in this set (83)
What can changes in vital Changes can indicate a residence worsening condition
signs indicate?
Explain the importance of Vital signs are an important component of patient care.
monitoring vital signs They determine which
treatment protocols to follow, provide critical
information needed to make life- saving
decisions, and confirm feedback on
treatments performed
- a fever (temperature over (98.6)
- respiratory or pulse rate is too fast or slow
Which changes should be (resp below 12 or above 20, increase in pulse
immediately reported to above 100 or below 60)
the nurse? -blood pressure changes (increase in B/P above the
normal range)
-if the residents pain worsens or if the pain relief
doesn't help
The mouth
(temporal)
What are the five sites for The
measuring body rectum
temperature? The armpit
1/
11
, 6/28/25, 9:58
AM
(auxilla) The
ear (aura)
The temporal artery
-They are unconscious
-If they had facial or oral surgery
Name seven conditions -If they're coughing
that indicate a -If they are using an oxygen
person's temperature -If they have facial paralysis
should not be taken -If they're less than 5 years old
orally?
-If they're confused/disoriented/sedated
A rectal thermometer is Red or Orange
usually color coded...
Which of the following Disposable Thermometers
thermometers is used
once and then
discarded?
Which of the following The Axilla
temperature sites is
another word for the
armpit area?
Which temperature site Rectum (rectal)
is considered the most
accurate?
How long do digital 2 to 60 seconds
thermometers take to
display a person's
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