Blood Loss Flashcards
1
Q
When estimating blood loss, one G = one…
A
mL
2
Q
When estimating blood loss: how much is 12x12 OTF (on the floor)
A
100 mL
3
Q
Estimating blood loss:
4 x 4 gauze soaked
A
5-10 mL
4
Q
Estimating blood loss:
3 x 3 gauze soaked
A
5-6 mL
5
Q
Estimating blood loss:
Laparotomy sponge
A
50 mL
6
Q
Four locations to palpate pulse strength
A
- Femoral
- Lingual
- Dorsal pedal
- Carotid
6
Q
When monitoring anesthesia, pulse strength is a rough estimate of….
A
Blood pressure
7
Q
In addition to pulse strength ______________ should be assessed during pulse palpation
A
Synchronization with heart rate
8
Q
Pulse strength and pulse pressure are two different things. What is pulse pressure
A
The difference between systolic and diastolic
9
Q
A wide difference between systolic and diastolic pressure means a greater pulse pressure and a ______________ pulse
A
Stronger
