GENERAL Flashcards
1
Q
INTRODUCTION
A
- Knock
- Introduce yourself
- Wash hands
- Provide privacy
- Verify patient ID and DOB
- Explain what you are doing (using non-medical language)
2
Q
GENERAL (INTRODUCTION)
A
Inspect
Palpate
Percuss
Auscultate
3
Q
ORIENTATION
A
- What is your name?
- Do you know where you are?
- Do you know what month it is?
- Who is the current president?
- What are you doing here?
- A&O X4 = Oriented to Person, Place, Time, and Situation
4
Q
A&O X4
A
Oriented to Person, Place, Time, and Situation
5
Q
VITAL SIGNS (GENERAL)
A
- PULSE: 60-100 bpm
- BLOOD PRESSURE:120/80 mmHg
- O2 SATURATION: 95-100%
- TEMPERATURE: 97.8-99.1° F
- RESPIRATIONS: 12-20 breaths per min
6
Q
PULSE
A
60-100 bpm
7
Q
BLOOD PRESSURE
A
120/80 mmHg
8
Q
O2 SATURATION
A
95-100%
9
Q
TEMPERATURE (F)
A
97.8-99.1° F
10
Q
RESPIRATIONS
A
12-20 breaths per min
11
Q
TEMPERATURE (C)
A
36.55-37.27° Celsius
