Assessments Flashcards
1
Q
Auscultating Heart Sounds
A
2
Q
Pulses
A
3
Q
Restraints
A
- In psych
- need to be evaluated within 1 hour
- needs constant observation
- not psych
- observe q15 minutes
- Need pcp order q24H
4
Q
Blood Pressure
A
- Systole
- Maximal force of blood on artery walls
- Diastole
- Lowest force of blood on artery walls
- Use cuff that has width of ⅔ of the arm
- Brachial artery
- Thigh can be used, but rare
- Pulse pressure
- difference between systolic and diastolic