Know this about hx. taking and physical exams.

Question 1

Optimal Blood pressure

Answer 1

Systolic: 100-119 mmHg
Diastolic: 60-79 mmHg

Question 2

Pre-hypertension

Answer 2

Systolic: 120-139 mmHg
Diastolic: 60-79 mmHg

Question 3

Stage 1 hypertension

Answer 3

Systolic: 140-159 mmHg
Diastolic: 90-99 mmHg

Question 4

Stage 2 hypertension

Answer 4

Systolic: greater than 160 mmHg
Diastolic: greater than 100 mmHg

Question 5

Hypertensive crisis

Answer 5

Systolic: greater than 180 mmHg
Diastolic: greater than 120 mmHg

Question 6

Tools for taking blood pressure

Answer 6

sphygmomanometer and stethoscope

Question 7

Sounds heard while taking blood pressure

Answer 7

Korotkoff’s sounds

Question 8

4 main techniques performed

Answer 8

Inspection- seeing, hearing, smelling
Palpation: 1/2-3/4 inch depth at first- deeper in necessary
Percussion: tapping fingers quickly to assess size, shape, tenderness of internal organs
Auscultation: listening for heart, breath, bowels

Question 9

Average oral temperature

Answer 9

97.7-99.5

Question 10

Average axillary temperature

Answer 10

96.7-98.5

Question 11

Average rectal temperature

Answer 11

98.7-100.5

Question 12

Average tympanic temperature

Answer 12

98.2-100

Question 13

Average temporal temperature

Answer 13

98.2-100.1

Question 14

Average pulse range

Answer 14

60-100/minute

Question 15

Average respirations

Answer 15

16-20 bpm