Quiz #3 Flashcards
Is there a difference between blood pressure taken in the right arm and left arm?
BP in the left arm and right arm usually differ by more than 15 mm Hg
Orthopnea
The need to sit or stand to breathe normally
The name of the tool used to measure ‘oxygen saturation’
Pulse oximeter
Adventitious sounds, such as ‘wheezes’ and ‘stridor’ can be heard in what pulmonary conditions?
Wheezes: ________ & _________
Stridor: ________& _________
Wheezes: Asthma & COPD
Stridor: Croup & epiglottitis
Know the following norms:
Ventilation rate for an adult \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ O2 (oxygen) sat reading \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ BP (blood pressure) reading \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Temperature reading \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Pulse rate \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
12-20 breathes/min 95-100% 120/80 37 degrees C (range 36-38 degrees C) 60-100 bpm
4 common sites for temperature measurement (medical terminology)
Ear(tympanic); Mouth(oral) ; Axilla(armpit) ; Rectum; Forehead; Temporal artery
How is blood pressure recorded?
Systolic/diastolic
What is the ‘pulse oximetry’ used to measure?
Pulse and O2 sat
The medical term for ‘blood pressure cuff’? (watch spelling)
Sphygmomanometer
A sphincter is the name of the equipment used to measure BP.
True or False
False
Where are the common peripheral pulse sites?
Radial & carotid arteries
Can medication cause a change to VS?
Yes
Hypotension (and two common causes)
Less than 100/60; causes are hemorrhage and medications
Hypertension (and two common causes)
Greater than 140/90; causes are cholestetol and stress
What are we looking for when measuring respirations?
Rate, depth, and rhythm