Basic Monitors

Question 1

What #s = HYPERtension?

HTN

Answer 1

> 140/90

Question 2

What #s = HYPOtension?

hTN

Answer 2

<90/60

hypOtension = lOw BP

Question 3

What is the equation for mean arterial P?

Answer 3

(2 * Diastolic BP) + Systolic BP
_______________________
3

Question 4

Does systolic or diastolic # come 1st in BP reading?

Answer 4

systolic

(systolic
_____
diastolic)

Question 5

What is a normal value for mean arterial P?

Answer 5

70-100 mmHg

Question 6

What is the equation for pulse P?

Answer 6

Pulse P = systolic - diastolic

Question 7

What is a normal pulse P?

Answer 7

30-40 mmHg

50% systolic BP = wide BP

Question 8

What are the consequences of HTN? (hypertension)

Answer 8

1. possible MI (heart attack)-puts strain on heart

2. possible stroke

Question 9

What are the consequences of hTN? (hypotension)

Answer 9

↓ tissue perfusion so could cause

1. stoke
2. MI
3. renal failure

Question 10

What is hypovolemia?

Answer 10

↓ volume of circulating blood

Question 11

What is hypervolemia?

Answer 11

too much fluid in blood

Question 12

What is a normal HR/EKG?

Answer 12

60-100

Question 13

What HR is considered tachycardic?

Answer 13

Tachycardia (faster than normal HR @ rest)

>100

Question 14

What HR is considered bradycardic?

Answer 14

Bradycardia (slower than normal HR @ rest)

<100

Question 15

What is a normal pulse ox reading?

Answer 15

93-98%

Question 16

What is EtCO2?

Answer 16

amount of CO2 breathed out

Question 17

What is a normal EtCO2 reading?

Answer 17

35-45 mmHg

Question 18

What 2 things does capnography reveal?

Answer 18

1. EtCO2

2. respiratory rate (RR)

Question 19

What is a normal respiratory rate if breathing on their own? If on ventilator?

Answer 19

Spontaneously breathing = 12-20 breaths/min

On ventilator = 8-12 breaths/min

Question 20

What is normal body temp?

Answer 20

36-38°C

Question 21

What happens to RR if pt in pain?

Answer 21

RR increases

Question 22

What happens to RR if pt has pain relief?

Answer 22

RR decreases

Question 23

What does it mean if a pt is hypoxic?

Answer 23

pt not getting enough O2