Assessments Flashcards

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Auscultating Heart Sounds

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Pulses

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3
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Restraints

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  • In psych
    • need to be evaluated within 1 hour
    • needs constant observation
  • not psych
    • observe q15 minutes
    • Need pcp order q24H
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4
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Blood Pressure

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  • 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
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