HWA PPx 2 Techniques, General Survey, Vital Signs, Pain, Nutrition Flashcards
What are the 4 examination techniques?
- Inspection
- Auscultation
- Palpation
- Percussion
What are the components of general survey? (6 Items)
- Age
- Sex
- LOC
- Skin Color, Skin Moisture (Dry vs Diaphoretic).
- Facial Features (Symmetry)
- Overall Appearance (Acute Distress vs No Acute Distress/NAD)
What should you eval for body structure? (6 Items)
- Stature (Height)
- Nutrition (Weight)
- Symmetry
- Posture
- Position
- Body Build
What do you eval for mobility? (2 Items)
- Gait
- ROM
What do you eval for behavior? (5 Items)
- Facial Expression
- Mood and Affect
- Speech
- Speech Pattern
- Dress/Appearance
What are normal vital signs for:
1. Temp
2. Pulse
3. Pulse Rhythm
4. Pulse Force
5. Respirations
6. SPO2
- 96.4-99.1F
- 60-100bpm
- Regular, even tempo.
- 2+
- 10-20 breath/min
- > 95% on room air
What is systolic BP?
Maximum pressure during left ventricular contraction (systole).
Top reading of BP
What is Diastolic BP?
Recoil/resting pressure between each contraction
BOTTOM READING
What is pulse pressure? How is it calculated?
Difference between systolic and diastolic pressures and reflects stroke volume
What are the BP Categories from AHA?
- Normal SYS < 120 DIA <80
- Elevated SYS 120-129 DIA <80
- HTN Stage 1 SYS 130-139 DIA 80-90
- HTN Stage 2 SYS >140 DIA >90
- HTN Crisis SYS >180 DIA >120
What is visceral pain?
Pain from internal organs.
What is somatic pain?
From musculoskeletal tissues.
What is deep somatic pain?
Blood vessels, joints, tendons, muscles, and bone.
What is cutaneous pain?
From skin surface and subcutaneous tissues.
What is referred pain?
Pain originating at one location that moves/refers elsewhere.
