Chapt 6, 10, 9, 13 Flashcards
What is the preferable site for taking a pulse?
Radial
Which vital signs assessment is being performed when the patient is seated or lying supine, the chest is observed for movement symmetry, and skin color is noted?
Respiration
A consistent diastolic reading greater than 90 mm Hg may be an indication for what condition?
Hypertension
How does medically induced hypothermia affect the body’s need for oxygen?
It is decreased
What is the highest point reached during contraction of the left ventricle?
Systole (systolic blood pressure)
Why must oxygen use be ordered by a physician?
It may be toxic
What is the normal oral body temperature for an adult?
98.6oF
What is an abnfor adultsormally rapid heart rate over 100 beats per minute?
Tachycardia
Which pulse site requires the proper use of a stethoscope?
Apical pulse
Which device is used to measure the saturation of hemoglobin with oxygen?
Pulse oximetry
Why must sparks and flames be prevented when oxygen is in use?
Oxygen is combustible
What is considered to be the most reliable and accurate site for taking a temperature?
Rectally, even though this method I usually only for infants and children
What forms of taking a temperature are considered to be convenient, but unreliable?
Temperature sensitive patches on the abdomen or forehead
Usually, if a patient’s pulse is rapid, then the blood pressure is ___.
Low
Is the pulse rate for an infant faster or slower than that for an adult?
Much faster, approximately 115-130 beats per minute for infants and 70-80 beats per minute for adults
What is the usual rectal temperature for an adult?
99.6oF
A consistent systolic reading greater than 140 may be an indication for what condition?
Hypertension
When writing blood pressure readings, which reading is the number on the top?
Systolic blood pressure (the contraction phase of the heart muscle)
When writing blood pressure readings, which reading is the number on the bottom?
Diastolic blood pressure (the relaxation phase of the heart muscle)
What is the normal average rate of respiration for an adult?
12-20 breaths per minute
What vital sign is being prepared for when one gathers together a stethoscope, sphygmomanometer, and watch with a second hand?
Blood pressure
What is the normal range of diastolic blood pressure for an adult?
60-90 mm Hg
What are the units of measurement for blood pressure?
Mm Hg (millimeters of mercury)
When taking a pulse, which blood vessels are best suited?
Superficial arteries