Chapter 12- Physiological Measures

Question 1

What are some types of clinical observations?

Answer 1

Things you can observe about the patient
Done throughout the assessment and treatment
Used to make a clinical judgement of which physiological measures should be performed

Question 2

What are some types of physiological measurements?

Answer 2

Vital signs
Heart rate- 60-100 normal. Bradycardia less than 60, tachycardia more than a 100
Pulse race
BP-120/80 normal. Hypotension less than 90/60, hypertension more
Oxygen saturation SPO2-95-100%. Hypoxia less than 90%
Respiratory rate- 9-14bpm, Brady ones less than 9, tachyons a more than 20
Temperature- 36.5-37.5. No fever: afebrile, fever: Pyrexia, febrile

Question 3

What is jaundice?

Answer 3

Yellow skin caused by the buildup of Billirubin in the blood. Occur if the liver can’t efficiently processes red blood cells as they break down

Question 4

What is for peripheral cyanosis?

Answer 4

In the extremities, most commonly fingers on toes. Generally an indicator of poor circulation or hypoxaemia

Question 5

What is central cyanosis?

Answer 5

Around nose, lips, mouse and tongue