Mod 11 Test Review Flashcards
1
Q
physical exam
A
- quantifiable, objective info is obtained from patient
- caring, empathetic approach will get better results
2
Q
2 elements
A
- obtaining vital signs
- head to toe survey
3
Q
exam techniques inspection
A
- done before palpation
- looking at the patient
- either in general or specific area
4
Q
exam techniques palpation
A
- touching to gather info
- DCAPBTLS
5
Q
exam techniques percussion
A
- gently striking body surface
- organs = hollow
- PCP only does this with the chest
6
Q
exam techniques auscultation
A
- listen with stethoscope
- body generates variety of sounds
- both normal and abnormal
7
Q
vital signs
A
-pulse (RRQ)
-respiratory (RRQ)
-blood pressure
-temp
-pulse oximeter
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8
Q
BP
A
- measurement of the force exerted against the walls of the blood vessels
- systolic pressure less 100 low BP (resistance)
- diastolic pressure (pressure in vessels when heart relaxing)
- peripheral artery
9
Q
BP cuff
A
-must be appropriate size
10
Q
pulse measurement
A
- should assess RRQ of pulse
- extend arm if having trouble
- basic way to evaluate perfusion and CO
- compare proximal/distal pulses
11
Q
respiratory rate
A
- RRQ
- can look at chest, abdomen, neck, face (especially if wearing mask)
12
Q
temp
A
- tympanic device
- be aware of extrinsic factors that could change temp reading ex. taking advil
13
Q
pulse oximetry/ O2 saturation
A
- measures % of hemoglobin is saturated with O2
- anemics can have normal numbers but be SOB!
14
Q
stethoscope
A
-acoustic/electronic
15
Q
patient assessment
A
- assess environment
- chief complaint
- take care of life threats
- medical history
- physical exam
- be organized/systematic
- reasonably flexible after inital
