Quiz 1d Flashcards
1
Q
5 vital signs
A
BP, HR, RR, temp, pain
2
Q
Where is BP highest?
A
Arteries
3
Q
Where is bp lower and lowest?
A
Capillaries; veins
4
Q
Bp: —/—
A
Systolic/diastolic
5
Q
6 influences on BP
A
- Blood vol
- Elasticity of arteries
- Cardiac output
- Age
- Exercise
- Valsalva
6
Q
Normal BP
A
<120/<80
7
Q
Prehypertension BP
A
120-139/80-89
8
Q
Hypertension stage 1
A
140-159/90-99
9
Q
Hypertension stage 2
A
> 160/>100
10
Q
What is pulse caused by?
A
A wave of blood in an artery created by contraction of LV
11
Q
3 things to observe from pulse
A
Rate, rhythm, volume
12
Q
6 factors that affect pulse
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- Age
- Sex
- Emotion
- PA level
- Body size
- Systemic or local heat/cold
13
Q
How many liters circulate through body each min?
A
5-6
14
Q
3 reasons for positioning
A
- Prevent contractures
- Promote mobility
- Prevent pressure on skin, circulatory and neuronal structures
15
Q
4 causes of pressure injuries
A
- Decreased sensation
- Increased moisture
- Sheering
- Ischemia