Mod 2 Flashcards
1
Q
When do you do a general survey and what do you look for?
A
First encounter
How they look, act, level of consciousness, body structure, steady on their feet, behaviour
2
Q
What is a normal body temperature?
A
36-38 degrees Celsius
3
Q
What temperature should be monitored for a fever?
A
37.5 degrees Celsius
4
Q
What are you looking for in a pulse?
A
Rate, rhythm, rate, compare bilaterally
5
Q
What is the normal rate for BPM?
A
60-100
6
Q
What is a normal amount of respiration’s a minute?
A
12-20
7
Q
What are you looking for in respiration’s?
A
Rate, rhythm, depth
8
Q
What are normal levels for O2 rates?
A
95-100%
9
Q
What is normal blood pressure?
A
90/140
60/90
10
Q
What does PQRSTU stand for?
A
Pain assessment Provocative: what makes it better/worse Quality: what does it feel like Region: where is it Severity: on a scale on 1-10 Timing: anytime in the day when it’s worse yoU: how does this affect you
