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NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - Patient Assessment

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During a patient assessment, gathering a patient’s vital signs is essential. All of the statements below apply to patient vital signs except one. Which statement about patient vital signs is incorrect?
  1. Comparing vital sign values over time can indicate whether a patient’s status is getting better, worse, or remaining the same.
  2. Vital signs typically include pulse, respirations, skin signs, pupils, and blood pressure.
  3. Baseline vital signs are the vital sign values that were last recorded for the patient.
  4. Comparing vital sign values before and after administering a care procedure can indicate whether the care being provided is benefiting the patient.
  5. Certain combinations of vital signs can be indicative of serious medical or traumatic conditions.
Explanation
Answer: C - All of the statements above are true of patient vital signs except that baseline vital signs are the first set of vital signs taken, not the “last recorded” set of vital signs taken. In other words, the baseline vital signs are recorded once by the responder upon arrival at the scene. Continuous vital sign measurements are taken to assess the patient’s condition and changes in the patient’s condition.
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