WorksheetsSession 1 quiz HLTAAP003
Total questions: 5
Worksheet time: 3mins
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.
