HS II 3.01 Vital Signs

the following are routes to take a temperature EXCEPT ...

• oral

• temporal

• axillary

• femoral

you can use a thermometer with a red indicator for oral temperature measuring...

• true

• false

to take the vital signs you need :

• a thermometer

• a stethoscope

• a sphygmomanometer

• a second hand watch or timer

what should you ask your patients before taking an oral temperature?

• have you had anything to eat or drink in the last 15 min?

• have you had any dental or oral work in the last 24 hours

• nothing, you just take the temperature '

• ask their name to verify the identity of the patient

what are the first steps when taking vital signs

• wash hands

• introduce yourself

• identify the patient

• explain procedure

the main vital signs include

• blood pressure

• respirations and pulse

• temperature

• blood sugar

All of the following are vital signs except...

• Temperature

• Blood Pressure

• Headache

• Pulse

The most accurate mode of taking temperature is...

• oral

• axillary

• rectal

• tympanic

An axillary temperature is the least accurate method of taking a temperature

• True
• False

If a patient has been drinking hot coffee you should wait____ before taking a temp

• 5 mins
• 15mins
• 20 mins
• 10 mins