EXERCISE, LESSON 4
INSTRUCTIONS: To complete this exercise, circle the letter of the response that best
answers the question or completes the statement or write the answer in the space
provided. After you have completed the all of the exercises, turn to "Solutions to
Exercises" at the end of this lesson and check your answers. If you have responded to
any of the exercises incorrectly, reread the material referenced after the answer.
1.
Vital signs are:
a. _______________________________________________________.
b. _______________________________________________________.
c.
_______________________________________________________.
d. _______________________________________________________.
2.
One of the measurements taken to establish a baseline for further observation of the
patient is his weight. Three reasons for weighing the patient are:
a. ____________________________________________________________.
b. ____________________________________________________________.
c.
____________________________________________________________.
3.
Six principles related to weighing the patient are
a. __________________________________________________.
b. __________________________________________________.
c.
__________________________________________________.
d. __________________________________________________.
e. __________________________________________________.
f.
___________________________________________________.
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