Capillary refill time Flashcards
1
Q
what is the three steps to CRT
A
pressure to be held onto finger nail for 5 seconds
nail bed should regain its color in 2 seconds
a delay may be a sign of reduced tissue perfusion, hypovolemic shock, circulatory diseases & dehydration.
2
Q
what is hypothalamus
A
(in the brain) controls heat loss and heat
3
Q
what is normal body temperature
A
36 - 37.5
4
Q
what is hyperthermia
A
above normal levels - above 38
5
Q
what is hypohermia
A
below normal level - below 35
6
Q
what is the 5 ways to take temperature
A
Tympanic - ear Axillary - armpit Temporal artery - forehead Sublingual - under the lounge Buccal - inside the cheek.
7
Q
what is a normal reading of oxgyen saturation levels
A
94% to 98
8
Q
how do you take oxygen saturation levels
A
a probe attached to the finger, ear or toe
