Lecture 3 Flashcards
describe the NEWS
ranges from 0-3 for vital signs and other physiological parameters to detect acute deterioration
what are the values for hypotension
95/60
what is eupnea
normal breathing
what is the normal internal set point of temp
37.2
what is apnea
absence of breathing
what are the values for hypertension
135/85
what is the normal value for spo2
over 96
in what area is palpation not done after inspection
the abdomen
what pain assessment technique is always performed first
inspection
from head to toe, name the arteries where we can take pulse
temporal
facial
carotid
brachial
radial
femoral
popliteal
posterior tibial
dorsalis pedis
what is the normal temperature range
35.8-37.3
is spo2 affected by hemoglobin levels
not until they go under 50g/L
what pain ass technique is performed after inspection
palpation
what does NEWS detect
acute deterioration
what are the two types of percussion
indirect and direct
is rectal temp normally higher or lower than oral
higheer
what is a medium new score
5-6
what are some non-changeable influencing factors of temperature
diurnal cycle
menstrual cycle
age
what are the 4 assessment techniques
inspection
palpation
percussion
auscultation
what is the normal resp rate
10-20 breaths per minute
what is orthostatic hypotension
change of more than 20mm Hg between standing up and lying down
is axillary temp typically lower or higher than oral
lower
is tympanic membrane temp normally higher or lower than oral
higher
what are the 4 moments of hand hygiene
before patient contact
before aseptic procedure
after body fluid exposure risk
after patient contact
what does NEWS stand for
national early warning score
what pulse do we NOT take bilaterally
carotid - we dont want them to pass out
what is dyspnea
difficulty breathing
what is the normal pulse
50-95 bpm
is temporal artery temp normally higher or lower than oral
lower
what is a high new score
7+
what is indirect percussion
striking hand contacts the stationary hand
what are the 5 main VS
temp
pulse
respirations
blood pressure
pulse oximetry
what is a red new score
score of 3 in any individual parameter
what is an low new score
0-4
