Vital Signs

Question 1

What is hyperpyrexia?

Answer 1

> 105.8F or 41C

Question 2

What is considered hypothermia ?

Answer 2

<95F or 35c

Question 3

What is pulse pressure?

Answer 3

The difference between systolic and diastolic pressures

Question 4

How will smoking affect a persons respirations?

Answer 4

Patient will breathe faster

Question 5

How do you know if you have chosen the correct cuff size?

Answer 5

If it…

• Covers 2/3 length of the upper arm
• Or width encircles 40% of arm
• Length of bladder encircles 80% of upper arm

Question 6

What is core temperature?

Answer 6

Internal temperature
Rectal
Mean 97.9F and 36.6C
Range 95.5F -99.8F (35.3C-37.7C)

Question 7

What is surface temperature?

Answer 7

Skin temperature
Oral, axillary
1-2 degrees lower than core

Question 8

What is considered a fever?

Answer 8

> 100F

Question 9

What 6 factors influence temperature?

Answer 9

Developmental level, environment, gender, exercise, emotions and stress, circadian rhythm.

Question 10

What is the most accurate pulse?

Answer 10

The apical pulse at the mid clavicular line at the 5th intercostal

Question 11

What are 10 factors that influence pulse?

Answer 11

1) developmental level
2) gender
3) exercise
4) food intake
5) stress
6) fever
7) disease
8) blood loss
9) position changes
10) medication