CV&P Flashcards
what are the four components of CV&P systems review
observation / inspection
palpation
percussion
auscultation
what are things to look for on facial appearance
visible distress / expression
fatigue
nasal flaring, labored breathing
perspiration
pale color
what to do when white/pale color of the face occurs
lean head back and place cold towel on forehead
what is the cut off of SbO2 for treatment
<88%
what are characteristics of general appearance that should be noted
clothing and surroundings
body odor/breath odor
body build - nourished/malnourished
grooming
body positioning
what does supine vs flat laying increase
shortness of breath
what are types of chest deformities
barrel chest
pectus carinatum
pectus excavatum
what are postural changes associated with COPD
barrel chest = longstanding COPD
elevated shoulders
use of accessory muscles during breathing
what does elevation of shoulders attempt to help with
increasing the volume of the chest wall
what does kyphosis result in regarding respiration
decreases lung vital capacity
what are peripheral changes caused by poor cardiopulm health
clubbing of nails
peripheral cyanosis
what is eupnea
normal breathing
what is hyperpnea
breathing deeper than usual
what does pursed lipped breathing do
maximizes the exhalation of CO2
what is cheyene-stokes breathing
cycles of heavy/rapid followed by absent/shallow breathing
what causes cheyene-stokes
CVA
Congestive heart failure
sleep apnea
what is paradoxical breathing
reversed chest wall movements during inhalation and expiration
what can cause paradoxical breathing
broken ribs
diaphragm injury/paralysis
what is observed visually in cardiovascular system review
peripheral circulation
skin changes
swelling
wound healing
what does capillary refill examine
peripheral circulation and perfusion
how to test capillary refill
press on nailbeds of hands and toes till they turn white
calculate time it takes for pink/red color returns to nailbed
what is normal capillary refill
less or equal to 2 seconds