Chapter 10: History Taking & Vital Signs Flashcards
1
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SAMPLE
A
Signs and symptoms Allergies Medications Past pertinent history Last oral intake Events leading up to incident
2
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OPQRST
A
Onset Provocation Quality Radiation Severity Time
3
Q
Normal adult respirations
A
12 to 20 bpm
4
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Normal child respirations
A
15 to 30 bpm
5
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Normal infant respirations
A
25 to 50 bpm
6
Q
Tachypnea
A
Rapid breathing
7
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Bradypnea
A
Slow breathing
8
Q
Normal adult pulse
A
60 to 100 beats per minute
9
Q
Normal child pulse
A
80 to 120 beats per minute
10
Q
Normal infant pulse
A
Over 100 beats per minute
11
Q
Tachycardia
A
Rapid pulse
12
Q
Bradycardia
A
Slow pulse
13
Q
Normal systolic pressure
A
Males: 100+ age
Females: 90+ age
14
Q
Normal blood glucose level
A
80 to 120 mg/dL
15
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Hypoglycemia
A
60 mg/dL or below
