CP EXAM Flashcards
For a CF pt what do you want to rule out?
RA, osteoporosis, lover DM related CF
Exam HR- tell me everything
Apical with steth
Always done with someone with a fib
NORM- 60-90 bpm
Sinus tach >100 normal in athletes, beta blockers
Most accurate is auscultation at cardiac apex (apical pulse)
HR & pulse rate should be
equal
Unless you have a fib or dysrhythmias
Measurement of apical HR?
Pulse deficit is Diff between HR and pulse rate
Indicates some heart beats have not caused sufficient blood flow to reach periphery
Common in a fib and other dysrhythmias
What’s the HR range for newborn?
120-170
1 yr HR
80-160
3 yr HR
80-120
Pulse
Dorsalis pedis- check both feet
Radial
Rating scale of pulse
4+ bounding (just finished ex) 3+ increased 2+ brisk, normal 1+ diminished weaker, SV not as efficient, more threads 0 absent
cuffs that are too short or narrow …
Gives falsely high readings
BP should be taken in each arm during IE
TRUE
How manymmHg will show arterial compression/obstruction? Which side?
10-15, on side with lower BP
What indicates orthostatic hypotension?
Fall of SBP or DBP of 10+mmHg accompanied with increasing HR by 10-20bpm (5 min)
What level should the arm be?
Just above waist level if seated
Standing- arm is supported mid chest
What is a medical emergency BP?
At resting 200/110
No BP or extremely low with lack of mentation or unconsciousness
When is activity contraindicated for BP?
SBP >200 or <80
DBP >100
TERMINATE is > 250/110
What’s the range forpulse pressure
30-50
Does PP increase or decrease with age
Increase