Placement notes Flashcards
1
Q
(1) Stage 1 Hypertension: ___ - ____ systolic
(2) Stage 2 Hypertension: ___ - ___ systolic
(3) Stage 3 Hypertension: ___ systolic
A
(1) 140 - 159
(2) 160 - 179
(3) >180
2
Q
What is dyspnoea?
A
SOB
3
Q
What is tachypnea?
A
Rapid RR
4
Q
What is haemoptysis?
A
Coughing up blood
5
Q
How much fluid do you initially give to increase BP?
A
250ml
6
Q
What is a haemothorax?
A
Blood in the chest
7
Q
What is a pneumothorax?
A
Collapsed lung
8
Q
What is haemotemesis?
A
Vomiting blood
9
Q
What is a haematoma?
A
Blood outside of the blood vessel - usually due to injury
