Question

1. Vitals: Oral temps? Normal values 2. Vitals: Blood Pressures? Fit? Where do you take? 3. Vitals: Pulse: Radial? Which site if patient unconscious? 4. Hygienic practice: Female? Male? 5. National Patient Safety Goals: how do we follow at work/hospital/example?

Answer 1

ANSWER FOR QUESTION NO: 1

Measurement of vital signs involves Temperature, Blood pressure, Respiration and Pulse. Oral temperature is used to measure temperature by placing thermometer under the tongue. If the client intake any cold or hot fluids the nurse will delay the measurement of oral temperature for 15 to 30 mins. Ensure the correct placement of thermometer in the sublingual region. The normal range is 97.5 to 99.5 degree fahrenheit / 36.4 to 37.5 degree celcius. The average temperature is 98.6 degree fahreheit for an healthy adult.

ANSWER FOR QUESTION NO: 2

Blood pressure reflects the force on the artery released by heart. In the blood pressure systolic and diastolic are the two which explains the contraction and the relaxation of heart. Systolic blood pressure reflects the ventricular contraction and the diastolic blood pressure reflects the relaxation between the heart beat. The Blood pressure can be seen in the Brachial artery by placing the cuff 1 inch above the antecubital fossa. Blood pressure can also be taken around the thigh. The appropriate cuff size should be selected.If the cuff size is large it shows low blood pressure value. If the cuff size is very small it shows high blood pressure value.

ANSWER FOR QUESTION NO: 3

Pulse is one of the vital sign which should be highly prioritized during all time. The average pulse rate is 60 to 100 beats. Pulse is measured by various pulse points. The RADIAL PULSE is located in the client's wrist by locating the radial artery on the thumb side of the wrist. If the patient is unconscious the CAROTID PULSE will be used. It is located in the neck along the trachea and the side of the neck.

ANSWER FOR QUESTION NO: 4

Hygienic practice for male

• Use clean hand towels and dry it after every usage.
• Maintain a clean and healthy environment.
• Examine any rashes in the axilla, groin or in any region.
• Clean the genital area properly to prevent the allergies.
• The separate combs are used to avoid pediculosis.
• Having safe sexual practice will help to lead a healthy life style.
• Using standard trimmers to ensure cleanliness.
• Wash the underwear properly after the use.

Hygienic practice for female

• Basic hygienic practices like bathing, good clothing, clean environment, proper health habits are same for both male and female.
• For females menstrual hygiene is very important.
• Used pads are disposed properly and should maintain cleanliness during the time of menstrual period.
• Genital region should be properly cared to avoid the infection during the menstrual period.

ANSWER FOR QUESTION NO: 5

NATIONAL PATIENT SAFETY GOALS:

IDENTIFY THE CORRECT PATIENT:

• Identify the client by ensuring the details of the clients.
• For example: If two clients having the same name assess their age, date of birth, inpatient number and their prescription. This will help to identify the client by multiple checking.

INFECTION CONTROL:

• Infection control is very important in the hospital as well as the work setup.
• Using standard precautions like wearing gloves, gown, goggles, face mask and shoes are essential to prevent the transmission of disease.
• Always do the client procedure with a proper standard of care.
• For example: If a nurse is going to insert a catheter use proper catheter with sterile techniques is essential.

ADMINISTERING DRUGS:

During the administration of drug ensure whether the drug is right drug or nor, and choose the right client for that right drug. Criteria should be followed during administering medication such as right drug, right client, right dosage, right route, right time.These criteria should be followed in order to prevent the errors.