Patient Assessment Flashcards
A low oxygen saturation is a good indicator of what?
Hypoxemia.
What are complications with pulse oximeters?
Low perfusion, incorrectly fitted probe, the vascular bed is not pulsating dark fingernails, or the light is unable to pass through.
What is the blood pressure for someone with hypotension?
Less than 90/60
What is the breathing rate of someone who is apneustic?
Long gasping inspirations with insufficient expiration.
Identify the following breathing pattern: Fast and deep breaths with periods of apnea and no set rhythm.
Biot’s breathing.
What is hypertension?
A blood pressure greater than 140/90.
Crackles
Lung sounds that are caused by air moving through secretions of the small or middle airways.
Wheezes
Lung sounds that are caused by air moving through a narrowed or constricted airway.
Rhonchi
A lung sound that is caused by air moving through secretions in the larger airways.
Stridor
A lung sound that occurs when an upper airway obstruction is present.
Diminished
Present when there is decreased air movement in the lungs.
Pleural Friction Rub
A lung sound that is heard when inflamed pleura rub together due to decreased levels of fluid in the pleural space.
What are fine crackles?
They are high-pitched, discrete, discontinuous crackling sounds heard during the end of respiration. They are not typically cleared by a cough.
What are medium crackles?
They are lower, moist sounds that are heard during the mid-stage of inspiration. They are not typically cleared by a cough.
What are coarse crackles?
They are loud, bubbly noises heard during inspiration. They are not typically cleared by a cough
