ABCDE Flashcards
1
Q
VITAL signs (5)
A
HR
BP
breathing rate
O2 sat
temperature
2
Q
what could cause tachycardia
A
sepsis
one round around the garden
fever
crying, because he/she has pain
crying, because he/she can’t get a candy
dehydration
anaemia
3
Q
rectal temperature
A
substract 0.5
4
Q
estimate body weight
A
(age + 4) x 2 = BW
(between 1 - 10 years)
5
Q
normal BP
and acceptable
A
- normal: 90 + 2 x age
- acceptable: 70 + 2 x age
6
Q
signs of dyspnea
A
Intercostal, subcostal, jugular retractions, nasal flare,
paradox chest movement – respiratory distress
Decrease of respiratory effort