The Nurse Is Preparing to Measure the Vital Signs of a 6-Month-Old

question 18

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to measure the vital signs of a 6-month-old infant.Which action by the nurse is correct?

• A)Respirations are measured, followed by pulse and temperature.
• B)Vital signs should be measured more frequently than in an adult.
• C)Procedures are explained to the parent, and the infant is encouraged to handle the equipment.
• D)The nurse should first perform the physical examination to familiarize the infant and then measure the infant's vital signs.

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Definitions:

Internal Operating Instructions

Detailed procedures or guidelines within a system or application, defining how specific operations should be executed.

Scan Process

The scan process in a PLC refers to the cyclical operation in which the system reads inputs, executes logic based on the program, and updates outputs, typically occurring in a rapid and continuous loop.

Input Data

Information or signals received by a system or device from external sources, used as parameters or conditions for processing and operations.

Ladder Program

A graphical programming language used in programmable logic controllers (PLCs), resembling the schematic diagrams of relay logic.