Which is NOT a vital sign? A) temperature B) systolic C) ...

[beccaep]

Which is NOT a vital sign?
 
  A) temperature
  B) systolic
  C) respirations
  D) heart rate

Question 2

A cesarean section would be performed for ________.
 
  A) cephalopelvic disproportion
  B) hyperemesis gravidarum
  C) ectopic or tubal pregnancy
  D) incomplete abortion

[ecox1012]

Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) This is one of the vital signs.
B) Correct Systolic is part of the vital sign blood pressure, but systolic alone is not a vital sign.
C) This is one of the vital signs.
D) This is one of the vital signs.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct
B) Hyperemesis gravidarum (excessive vomiting during early pregnancy) is not treated with a cesarean section.
C) An ectopic or tubal pregnancy would require an exploratory laparotomy, but not a cesarean section (which is only performed to deliver a baby).
D) An incomplete abortion is treated with a D&C, not a cesarean section.

[beccaep]

Excellent

[upturnedfurball]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it