Exam 1 Flashcards
S1
first heart sound; closing of AV valves; beginning of systole; loudest at apex
S2
second heart sound; closing of semilunar valves; ending of systole; loudest at base
Midsternal line
at sternum
Midclavicular line
middle of clavicle
anterior axillary line
front of body at armpit
Apical pulse
pulse site over the apex of the heart
aortic area
right of Angle of Louie
pulmonic area
left of Angle of Louie
What is the name of the pulse on the top of the foot?
Dorsalis Pedis
what is the name of the pulse behind the ankle bone?
posterior tibial
what is the name of the pulse in the groin
femoral
What is the number representing a normal pulse?
2+
1+
number representing a weak pulse
3+ / 4+
numbers representing a bounding pulse
What is the number of no pulse?
0
vertebral line
at spinal column
scapular line
mid-scapula
An infant’s chest should be?
round
An adult’s chest should be?
wider than it is deep
How do you position a patient for auscultating the lungs?
supine, lying on side or seated
Lungs sounds are more audible if the patient is breathing with their mouth open?
True
Lungs sounds are the same regardless of where you’re listening?
False. They change as you get closer to major airways
How many bowel sounds is average?
1 per breath
Alcohol hand rub
before / after touching a patient. Any time you are not washing your hands with soap and water
Auscultation
listening. hear sounds in the body. uses an aid.
Palpation
touching.
non-therapeutic communication techniques
minimizing / diminishing, excessive / personal questions, personal opinions / advice, false reassurance, judgement
SpO2
oxygen saturation
oral temp
easy, non-invasive, surface temp, altered by hot or cold foods, need a cooperative conscious patient
When to check VS?
upon entry / first thing, part of a routine / patient status, behavioral changes
therapeutic communication techniques
open / closed questions, active / reflective listening, affirmations, summarizing, silence, touch, empathy, focusing
12-20
expected respiratory rate for an adult
normotensive
expected blood pressure for an adult
hypotension
BP below expected range
tachycardia
pulse rate above expected range
60-100
expected pulse rate for an adult