Hallmark Bsn 205 Questions And Answers | New Update 2024

If a 52-year-old patient has a normal temperature, what range should the patient's temperature fall within? A. 37-39 °C (98.6-102.2 °F) B. 96.8-100.4 °F (36-38 °C) C. 35-36 °C (95-96.8 °F) D. 96.8-98.6 °F (36-37 °C) {Ans: B. 96.8-100.4 °F (36-38 °C)}Which of the following vital signs recorded for an older adult would be considered acceptable (within normal limits)? Temp 98.6 °F (37 °C), P-56, R-20, BP 120/80, O2 sat 91%. Temp 97.0° F (36.1 °C), P-60, R-16, BP 116/78, O2 sat 95%. Temp 96.8° F (36 °C), P-60, R-18, BP 160/90, O2 sat 93%. Temp 98.0 °F (36.7 °C), P-76, R-22, BP 110/70, O2 sat 88%. {Ans: Temp 97.0° F (36.1 °C), P-60, R-16, BP 116/78, O2 sat 95%.}The nurse should routinely auscultate the apical pulse with the bell side of the stethoscope, and use the diaphragm side to identify heart murmurs. True False {Ans: False Routine auscultation of the apical pulse, use the diaphragm side. Bell side is used to identify heart murmers}Which patient would it be appropriate for the nurse to delegate vital signs? Patient with recent complaint of headache. New admission to the hospital. Elderly nursing home resident. Patient transferred from 1CU.