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When measuring the amplitude of a client's pulse, what is the scale indication for a weak or barely palpable pulse?

A. 0+

B. 1+

C. 3+

D. 2+

The transfer of heat from the surface of one object to the surface of another without contact between the two objects.

a. radiation

b. conduction

c. convection

d. evaporation

Which of the following statements about Fever is not true?

a. It is the same as pyrexia or hyperthermia

b. It does not do anything to defend the body

C. Fever is a sign of illness

D. It is reflected through an increase of body temperature

The nurse is preparing to assess the client's temperature. Which assessment finding would the nurse recognize as an elevated temperature?

A. Oral 37.7°C (99.9°F)

B. Axillary 36.3°C (97.3°F)

C. Tympanic 36.5°C (97.7°F)

D. Temporal 37.5°C (99.5°F)

What is the pulse pressure of a client whose blood pressure is 132/82 mm Hg?

A. 100

B. 1.6

C. 214

D. 50

A 70-year-old client is taking his own pulse at home. He is following the instructions provided by the nurse. He counts his pulse 62 times in one minute. What should he do next?

A. Call the health care provider because it is too high for his age

B. Call the health care provider because it is too low for his age

C. Take it again over 30 seconds

D. Write it down

The nurse is assessing the vital signs of a client. How would the nurse assess the client's radial pulse?

A. By placing a finger along the posterior wrist along the radius bone

B. By placing two to three fingers on the anterior wrist along the radius bone

C. By counting the pulse for 30 seconds if the pulse is irregular

D. By providing firm pressure over the radial pulse

The most appropriate definition of Vital Signs:

A. Physiology and anatomy

B. A part of human composition

C. Signs and symptoms of a disease

D. An indication of basic body functioning

An adult SpO2 reading of 88% is:

A. Normal

B. Sever hypoxia

C. Moderate hypoxia

D. Mild hypoxia