Upon admission to the postanesthesia care unit at 9:20 AM, the ...

[geoffrey]

Upon admission to the postanesthesia care unit at 9:20 AM, the client has a temperature of 97.2 F, a pulse of 68, respirations of 12, and a blood pressure of 120/73.
 
  You take vital signs every 10 minutes. Which of the following readings obtained at 10:10 AM would you report to the physician?
 
  1. temperature of 98.1 F
  2. pulse of 86
  3. respirations of 14
  4. blood pressure of 90/48

Question 2

A nurse overhears a student nurse talking about making patients' hospital beds. The nurse feels the need to intervene when the student says:
 
  1. I must make certain the bed rails are raised on the opposite side of the bed from where I am working.
  2. Making the bed in a hospital is just like making my bed at home.
  3. A poorly made bed can contribute to the development of pressure ulcers.
  4. Draw sheets are used to help lift and turn heavier patients.

Question 3

A student nurse is making up a bed while the patient is out receiving therapy. A supervising nurse intervenes when the student
 
  1. Puts soiled linens on the floor.
  2. Sprays a damp mattress with a disinfectant spray.
  3. Removes the pillow from the pillowcase and places it in a chair.
  4. Tucks the draw sheet between the mattress and springs.

[briezy]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4

Answer to Question 2

Job done, indeed. Thank you

Answer to Question 3

ANS: 1