Physical Therapy Tests And Measures Flashcards
Describe the Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)
- known as the ankle arm index
- Compares the SYSTOLIC BP at the ankle and arm to check for PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE (PAD)
What arteries are used to measure the ankle brachial index (ABI)?
- Brachial arteries
- tibialis posterior arteries
How is the ABI calculated?
Divide the higher of the two BP measurements in the ankles by the higher of the two systolic BP measurements in the arm.
[Ankle Systolic/ Arm Systolic]
What is the normal ABI?
1.0-1.3 = Normal, no blockage
What is an abnormal ABI?
> /= 1.30
Indicates rigid arteries and the need for an ultrasound test to check for PAD
What is number is considered a mild blockage?
0.8-0.99
Mild blockage; beginnings of PAD
What number indicates a moderate blockage?
0.4-0.79
Moderate blockage; may be associated with intermittent claudication during exercises
What number indicates a Severe blockage?
<0.4
Severe blockage; suggesting severe PAD; may have claudication present at rest
When taking BP what percentage of the bladder inside the cuff should encircle an adults arm? And child’s arm (<13yo)?
Adults-80%
Child-100%
What happens to the BP reading if the cuff is too small?
False high readings will occur
At what interval should you deflate the BP cuff?
No more than 2-3mmHg/sec
Describe Phase 1 of the Korotkoff sounds
1st appearance of clear tapping sounds corresponding to the appearance of a palpable pulse
This phase corresponds with systolic blood pressure (SBP)
Describe Phase II of the Korotkoff sounds
Sounds become softer and longer
Describe phase III of the Korotkoff sounds?
Sound becomes crisper and louder
Describe Phase IV of the Korotkoff sounds?
Sounds become muffled and softer
Describe Phase V of the Korotkoff sounds.
Sounds disappear completely
The diastolic pressure (DBP) is the pressure at the last audible sound
How is BP classified in children ages 3-17 years old?
Classified by SBP and DBP percentiles for age, sex and height
What is normal BP for children (3-17yo)?
SBP and DBP <90th percentile
What is Prehypertensive for children (3-17)?
SBP or DBP >/= 90th percentile to < 95th percentile
What is Stage 1 hypertension for children (3-17 yo)?
SBP and/or DBP >/= 95th percentile to =99th percentile plus 5 mmHg
What is Stage II hypertension in children (3-17 yo)?
SBP and/or DBP > 99th percentile plus 5 mmHg
In adults what is considered normal BP?
<120 mmHg SBP;and <80 mmHg DBP
In adults what is considered prehypertension?
120-139 mmHg SBP or 80-89 mmHg DBP
In adults what is considered Stage 1 Hypertension?
140-159 mmHg SBP and 90-99 mmHg DBP
In adults what is considered stage 2 hypertension?
> /= 160 mmHg SBP; and >/= 100 mmHg
When is BP considered a medical emergency?
> /= 210 mmHg; and >/= 110 mmHg
What are the designated auscultatory areas of heart sounds?
- Aortic area- 2nd intercostal space a the right sternal border
- Pulmonic area-2nd intercostal space @ left sternal border
- Mitral area- 5th intercostal space; medial to the left midclavicular line
- Tricuspid area- 4th intercostal space at the left sternal border
Describe the first S1 (lub)?
- 1st heart sound
- closure of the mitral and tricuspid (AV) valves at the onset of ventricular SYSTOLE
- High frequency sound w/ lower pitch and longer duration than S2 (dub)