Rnsg 1105 Test Review Final Summer 06

TEST REVIEW- NURSING SKIILS FINAL Test will consist of new Vital Sign questions (25) and review Questions from prior chapters (25). 1. Application of the Nursing Process in utilization of Vital Signs – temperature, pulse, respiration, & Blood pressure (B/P) a. When would/should V/S be done? b. How are they assessed based on situation and individual needs? c. What is done with the information obtained? (normal/abnormal) d. Recognition of normal V/S parameters. 2. Lower extremity Blood pressure – procedure and parameters 3. Identify procedure and rational for steps in taking a temperature, all methods and all devices. 4. Factors that impact on alteration of Vital sign measurements. 5. Steps to take in the event of mercury spill. 6. Pulse Oximetry – procedure and parameters of Spo2 7. Pulse pressure identification 8. Patterns of breathing and nursing implications 9. Measures to prevent hypo/hyperthermia throughout the lifespan. 10. Nonpharmacological therapies for fever reduction.