Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care Chapter 14 Study Guide Rated A+

Axilla {Ans: Which of the following temperature sites is another word for the armpit area?}Cheyne-stokes {Ans: Alternating periods of slow irregular breathing and Rapid shallow breathing}Pain {Ans: What is the fifth Vital sign?}Stethoscope {Ans: Which of the following is an instrument that can listen to sound within the body}Tachypnea {Ans: Rapid breathing}Disposable thermometer {Ans: Which of the following thermometers is used once and then discarded?}Documenting and Reporting observations {Ans: What is a nursing assistants responsibility during IV care?}Tympanic temperature {Ans: Temperature taken from the ear?}Sphygmomanometer {Ans: Blood pressure cuff}Cold application {Ans: Should be applied within the first 24 to 36 hours}