Recognizing & Reporting Abnormal Observations

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Every abnormal observation should be reported to the nurse right away *

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Objective observations can be seen, heard, smelled, felt or measured *

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False

Abnormal vital signs are considered "urgent" and should be reported immediately. *

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False

A non-verbal client cannot express feelings of pain *

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False

If your client reports more frequent and painful urination, you should *

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Stop what you are doing and notify the nurse immediately

Report your observations to the nurse and make a detailed note in the chart as soon as you complete the current task with the client

Just make a detailed note in the chart or on the flow sheet

Do nothing. This is a subjective observation and does not require intervention

A stage 1 pressure sore will have a thcik black scab *

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True

False

Your client may become confused about the date but, under normal cicumstances, should know where and who he is *

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True

False

A normal pulse range is between 40 and 80 beats per minute *

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True

False

Constipation is defined as going longer than three days without a BM *

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True

False

After giving a verbal report, you must document, if required, the date and time of the observation in addition to the ___ & ____ of the person to whom you reported *

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Name & Title

Company & Supervisor

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