General Survey Flashcards
1
Q
what is the order of VS
A
temp, pulse, respirations, bp
2
Q
what is normal core body temp range
A
36.5 - 37.7 C (96 - 99.9 F)
3
Q
normal range for oral temp
A
35.9 - 37.5 C
4
Q
normal range for templatic membrane
A
36.7 - 38.3 C
4
Q
normal range for axillary temp
A
0.5 - 1 C lower than oral
5
Q
how to rate/document pulse amplitude
A
0: absent, 1+: weak, diminished, 2+: normal (gone w/ moderate pressure), 3+: bounding
6
Q
what is systolic bp
A
pressure of blood in arteries when ventricles contract
7
Q
what is diastolic bp
A
pressure of blood in arteries when ventricles relax
8
Q
what defines HTN stage 1
A
130-139 or 80-89 mmHg
9
Q
what defines HTB stage 2
A
at least 140 or 90 mmHg
10
Q
what is range for normal core body temp for older adults
A
95 - 97.5 F
