Ch 18 Vitals

Question 1

Vitals consist of

Answer 1

Temp
BP
Pulse
Respiration

Vitals indicate the function of some of the body’s homeostatic mechanisms

Question 2

What’s pyrexia?

When does it occur?

Answer 2

Hyperthermia/fever when body exceeds 37.5c (100f)

Question 3

Death can occur in certain body temperatures

Answer 3

Core temp <25c(77f) >45c(113f)

Question 4

What is the consistent core body temp in humans?

Answer 4

B/w 36.5-37.5(97.6-99.6f)

Question 5

Characteristics of the pulse

Answer 5

Rate #of pulsation x min
Rhythm -Regularity of pulse
Quality-Strength of pulse

Question 6

Oral temp

Answer 6

97. 6-99.6

36. 5-37.5 c

Question 7

Axillary

Answer 7

96. 6-98.8

35. 8-37c

Question 8

Rectal temp

Answer 8

98.6-100.6

37-38.1c

Question 9

Tympanic temp

Answer 9

98. 2-100.2

36. 8-37.9

Question 10

Scale of pulse quality

0-4

Answer 10

0: no pulse
1: thready weak pulse
2: pulse difficult to palpate
3: normal pulse
4: bounding hyperactive

Question 11

Biot’s breathing pattern

Answer 11

Cyclic breathing pattern characterized by shallow breathing alternating with periods of apnea

Question 12

Cheyenne stokes breathing pattern

Answer 12

Cyclic breathing characterized by periods of respiration of increased rate and depth alternating w periods of apnea

Question 13

Kussmaul breathing pattern

Answer 13

Increased rate and depth of respiration (above 20bpm)