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Chapter 12 Vital Signs Flashcards

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Pulse

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the rhythmic beat as the heart pumps blood through the arteries

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Vital Signs

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Outward signs of what is going on inside the body, including repiration, pulse, skin color, temperature, and condition, (plus capillary refill in infants and children); pupils, and blood pressure.

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Vital Signs

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Pulse: presence, strength and regularity
Blood Pressure: systolic/diastolic
Respiratory: rate and depth
Skink: color, temperature, condition
Pulse Oximetry: 96-100% is normal
Pupils: size and reactivity
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Pulse rate

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the number of pulse beats/min

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tachycardia

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a rapid pulse; any pulse rate above 100bpm

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brachycardia

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a slow pulse; any pulse rate below 60bpm

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Adult Heart Rate

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60-100 bpm

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Adolescent Heart Rate 11-14

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60-105 bpm

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School Age Heart Rate 6-10

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70-110 bpm

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Preschooler Heart Rate 3-5

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80-120 bpm

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Toddler Heart Rate 1-3

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80-130 bpm

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Infant Heart Rate 6-12 Months

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80-140 bpm

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Infant Heart Rate 0-5 Months

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90-140 bpm

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Newborn Heart Rate

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120-160 bpm

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Pulse Quality Rapid, Regular, Full

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exertion, fright, fever, high blood pressure, first stage of blood loss

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Pulse Quality Rapid, Regular, Thready

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shock, later stages of blood loss

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Pulse Quality Slow

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head injury, drugs, some poisons, some heart problems, lack of oxygen in children

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No Pulse

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cardiac arrest (clinical death)

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pulse quality

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the rhythm (regular or irregular) and force (strong or weak) of the pulse

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radial pulse

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the pulse felt at the wrist

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brachial pulse

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the pulse felt in the upper arm

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carotid pulse

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the pulse felt along the large carotid artery on either side of the neck

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weak or thin pulse

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thready pulse

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Respiration

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(concerned w/ rate and quality) the act of breathing in and breathing out

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respiratory rate

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the number of breaths taken in one minute (normal, rapid or slow)

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respiratory quality

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the normal or abnormal character of breathing (shallow, labored, noisy)

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respiratory rhythm

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the regular or irregular spacing of breaths

number of breaths, normal or abnormal(shallow, labored, noisy), regular or irregular

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pupils that are dilated, constricted to pinpoint size or are non reactive to light may indicate what?

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drug use, head or eye injury. should be documented and reported.

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Adult respiratory rate

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12-20 breaths/min

any patient maintaining a respiratory rate above 24(rapid) and below 8(slow) should be administered a high-concentration of oxygen and be prepared to assist ventilations.

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Respiratory Rates Adolescents 11-14

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12-20 breaths/min

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Respiratory Rates School Age 6-10

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15-30 breaths/min

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Respiratory Rates Preschool Age 3-5

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20-30 breaths/min

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Respiratory Rate for Toddlers 1-3

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20-30 breaths/min

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Respiratory Rate for Infant 6-12 months

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20-30 breaths/min

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Respiratory Rate for Infant 0-5 months

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25-40 breaths/min

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Respiratory Rate for Newborn

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30-50 breaths/min

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snoring

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indicates airway blocked/ope patients airway - prompt transport

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wheezing

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indicates medical problem such as asthma/assist patient in taking prescribed medications - prompt transport

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Gurgling

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Indicates fluids in airway/suction airway - prompt transport

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Crowing

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indicates medical problem that cannot be treated at the scene/ prompt transport
(harsh sound when inhaling)

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pupil

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the black center of the eye

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dilate

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to get larger

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constrict

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to get smaller

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reactivity

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in the pupils of the eyes, reacting to light by changing size.

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Blood Pressure

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the force of blood against the walls of the blood vessels

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systolic blood pressure

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the pressure created when the heart contracts and forces blood out into the arteries

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diastolic blood pressure

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the pressure remaining in the arteries when the left ventricle of the heart is relaxed and refilling

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Adult Blood Pressure

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systolic less than or equal to 120

diastolic less than or equal to 80

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Blood Pressure Adolescent 11-14

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systolic Avg 114 (88-120)

diastolic Avg 76

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Blood Pressure School Age 6-10

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systolic Avg 105 (80-115)

diastolic Avg 69

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Blood Pressure Preschooler 3-5

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systolic Avg 99 (78-104)

diastolic avg 65

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High Blood Pressure

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medical condition, exertion, fright, emotional distress, or excitement

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Low Blood Pressure

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Athlete or other person with normally low BP, blood loss, late sign of shock

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Infant and Children Blood Pressure

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usually not taken on children under 3. In case of blood loss or shock, a child’s BP will remain within the normal limits until near the end, then fall swiftly.

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Hypertension

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systolic BP greater than 140, diastolic BP greater than 90
readings b/n limits sometimes referred to as pre hypertension. complications of hypertension: heart disease, stroke or kidney disease.

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sphygmomanometer

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the cuff and gauge used to measure a patients blood pressure

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brachial artery

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the major artery in the arm

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ascultation

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listening, a stethoscope is used to ascultate for characteristic sounds

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palpation

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touching or feeling. a pulse or blood pressure may be palpated with the fingertips.

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blood pressure monitor

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machine that automatically inflates a BP cuff and measures BP

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Pulse Oximiter

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96-100% normal
91-95% mild hypoxia
86-90% severe hypoxia

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Hypoxia

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any indication of hypoxia is reason to administer high-concentration oxygen in a non-rebreather mask

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Blood Glucose

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Normal level 60-80 mg/dL

no more than 120-140 mg/dL

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