General survey, VS Flashcards
General survey
Study of whole person: -covers general health stats & obvious physical characteristics -objective parameters used to form general survey (apply to whole person, not just 1 body system) -launch gen. survey @ moment you first encounter pt
General Survey-Inspection of Physical appearance
General Survey- Inspection of body structure
General Survey: Position
General Survey- Behavior
General Survey Dress
General Survey Mobility
Older Adult Developmental Considerations
Vital Signs
TPR BP
T – Temperature (in Farenheit or Celcius)
P – Pulse (beats per minute)
R – Respirations (breaths per minute)
BP – Blood Pressure (systolic/diastolic, mm of Hg)
When to assess Vital Signs
Maintenance of Body T
Heat Production & Conservation
Heat Loss
Temperature Variations in Parts of Body
Temperature Routes
Normal Temperatures for Healhty Adults