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UCLan Midwifery MW1500 Exam > Physiological observations and normal ranges during pregnancy (normal blood pressure, pulse, respirations etc) > Flashcards

Physiological observations and normal ranges during pregnancy (normal blood pressure, pulse, respirations etc) Flashcards

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What is meant by ‘vital signs’?

A

Pulse, respiration, temperature, blood pressure and pulse oximetry

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Why are ‘vital signs’ taken?

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As a baseline and to then be able to recognise if their condition is deteriorating or improving

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What three things do we listen for with a pulse?

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Rate, rhythm and amplitude

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4
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What is the normal pulse rate for an adult?

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60-100 BPM

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What is meant by ‘bradycardia’?

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Low heart rate (less than 60 BPM)

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What is meant by ‘tachycardia’?

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High heart rate (more than 100 BPM)

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What things may affect pulse rate?

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Activity, temperature, anaemia, pain, dehydration, haemorrhage, medication, infection

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What is the top blood pressure number known as?

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Systolic

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What is the bottom blood pressure number known as?

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Diastolic

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What is a normal systolic range?

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90-139 mmHg

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What is a normal diastolic range?

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60-89 mmHg

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What is it called if the BP is higher than the normal range?

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Hypertension ( >140/90)

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What is it called if the systolic number is below 100?

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Hypotension

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14
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What could cause hypotension?

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Shock, haemorrhage and malnutrition

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What things are worth considering if the BP is slightly abnormal?

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too hot or cold, have they eaten, have they smoked or exercised in the last 30 mins, pyrexia, anxiety, shock

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16
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What is measured in respiration?

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Number of breaths per minute

17
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What is a normal respiration rate?

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12-19 breaths per minute

18
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What is meant by ‘bradypnoea’?

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Too few breaths

19
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What is meant by ‘tachypnoea’?

A

Too many breaths

20
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What is meant by ‘dyspnoea’?

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Shortness of breath

21
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What may impact respiration?

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Exercise, emotions, pain, anaemia, infection, medication

22
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What is the normal temperature range for an adult?

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36 - 37.5 degrees

23
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When would someone be considered to have ‘pyrexia’?

A

Temperature above 37.5

24
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When would someone be considered hypothermic?

A

Temperature below 36 degrees

UCLan Midwifery MW1500 Exam (23 decks)

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