CLIN MEMORISATION Flashcards
1
Q
What’s the normal oxygen saturation
A
> 94%
2
Q
What is low oxygen saturation?
A
<94%
3
Q
What can hinder SpO2 readings?
A
nail polish and not leaving the probe on for long enough (>10secs)
4
Q
How to calculate pulse rate?
A
Calculate radial pulse by counting the no of pulses you feel over 30 secs, then multiplying it by two to calculate the BPM
5
Q
Normal pulse rate?
A
60-100
6
Q
When would pulse rate be considered bradycardia?
A
<60 bpm
7
Q
When would it be considered tachycardia?
A
> 100 bpm
8
Q
What is normothermia
A
35-38
9
Q
What is a fever
A
> 38
10
Q
What is hypothermia
A
<35
11
Q
What is normal resp rate ?
A
12-20
12
Q
What is tachpnoea
A
> 20 breaths
13
Q
What is bradypnoea?
A
<12 breaths
