Session 1 quiz HLTAAP003

A routine set of observations includes measurements of:

• temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry

• temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, pain level.

• –temperature, pedal pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry.

• –temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, pupil reaction.

Which piece(s) of equipment would be the most appropriate and safest for the nurse to use to measure your patients temperature?

• An oral mercury thermometer

• . A rectal thermometer

• A digital thermometer

• A tympanic thermometer

Which statement is correct?

• The apical pulse is the beat felt in the groin.

• The brachial artery is palpated in the antecubital fossa at the knee joint

• The apical pulse is the beat heard over the apex of the heart and is assessed using a stethoscope.

• The temporal artery is palpated immediately behind the ear.

Why is it important to measure vital signs frequently during certain clinical procedures?

• To identify any changes in the patient’s condition as a result of those procedures

• To maintain adequate records of patient care and treatment

• To ensure that all nurses maintain a high level of competence in measuring vital signs

• To help reassure the patient that they are being appropriately monitored

An increase in pulse rate over 100 bpm in adults is referred to as:

• bradycardia.

• tachycardia.

• arrhythmia.

• bigeminal pulse.