Patient observations (done) Flashcards
what are the levels of blood glucose for a hypoglycemia
under 4
what are the levels of blood glucose for a hyperglycemia
over 7
what is dyastolic pressure
heart relaxes and refills with blood and pressure decreseas
what is the systolic pressure
when the heart contracts pushes blood through aorta causing and increase in pressure
what can affect your pulse rate
excersise, medication and problems with the conduction of the heart
what are the common sites for a pulse rate
radial artery (wrist)
carotid (neck)
brachial (arm)
femoral arterial sites (hips)
what is glucose
Glucose is a sugar that you get from food and drink
what is metabolism
Metabolism is the total amount of chemical changes that occur within the body to convert food into fuel
when feeling for a pulse what is the heart doing
the wave of pressure the occurs when blood passes the through the arteries
How to asses a pt level of alertness
A- the pt is awake and alert
V- pt isn’t fully awake will only respond to verbal commands or verbal stimuli
P- pt is difficult to rouse and will only response to pain
U- pt is completely unconscious
What is the normal resp rate for a pt
12-20 breaths
What are the dependable factors to take into account when doing a resp rate
Depth
Rhythm
Symmetry of chest
What are signs of deterioration in resp rate
Shallow fast breathing
Irregular pattern
Noisy breathing
What are the normal range of oxygen saturation’s
94-100
What are the normal range of oxygen with pt with an underlying respiration condition
88-92
What respiration rate indicates the need for oxygen
Below 94
What does the blood pressure and capillary refill show
Determines the status of patients cardiovascular system
What should a normal pulse look like
Constant, consistent, rhythmic beat
What is your capillary refill time
Less than 2 seconds
What signs does a pt show if their is poor blood volume
Pale or cyanosed
What should be the normal range of temperature
36-37.5
What is the healthy target of blood glucose
4-7
