Study Guide 13 Flashcards
When the radial pulse is less than the apical pulse, this may be an indication of
heart disease
fever
poor circulation to extremities
infection
poor circulation to extremities
Respirations are counted right after obtaining the pulse because
people tend to breath more slowly if they know they are being observed
breathing tends to be more regular if they know they are being observed
breathing tends to be more regular if they know they are being observed
it saves time
people tend to breath more slowly if they know they are being observed
What is the most common site to obtain the pulse
radial
The “average” or normal range for the pulse is ___
60 - 100
Mark the individuals that an oral temperature would not be safe and another method would need to be used.
40 years old
pregnancy
disoriented
unconscious
using oxygen
nasogastric tube
sores in the mouth
seizure disorder
disoriented
unconscious
using oxygen
nasogastric tube
sores in the mouth
seizure disorder
What is the average temperature of the body?
98.6
What word is used to describe a lower than normal body temperature?
hypothermia
Name the artery that is used to obtain blood pressure
Brachial
The resident has just finished drinking a cup of ice tea. How much time should pass before taking the temperature.
3 - 8 minutes
30 - 45 minutes
10 - 20 minutes
60 - 66 minutes
10 - 20 minutes
When taking a pulse, one should also all but
force
pressure
rhythm
rate
pressure
What is the term for severe subnormal body temperature
dyspnea
hypothermia
tachycardia
orthopenia
hypothermia
When should an oral temperature NOT be used.
person is disoriented
sores in the mouth
unconscious
person has a broken leg
seizure disorder
person is disoriented
sores in the mouth
unconscious
seizure disorder
Define the following:
Cheyne Stokes Respiration
Orthopnea
Dyspnea
Eupnea
Tachypnea
Tachycardia
Bradycardia
Apnea
Cheyne Stokes Respiration - alternating periods of slow, irregular respirations, and rapid, shallow respirations
Orthopnea - shortness of breath when lying flat, relieved by sitting up
Dyspnea - difficulty breathing
Eupnea - normal respirations
Tachypnea - rapid respirations, over 20 breaths per minute
Tachycardia - rapid heart rate, over 100 beats per minute
Bradycardia - slow heart rate, less than 60 bpm
Apnea - absence of breath
Define the following:
Respiration
BPM
Kussmaul Breathing
Dilate
Inspiration
Expiration
Respiration - the process of inhaling air into the lungs and exhaling air out of the lungs
BPM - beats per minute
Kussmaul Breathing - very deep, rapid breathing that is associated with diabetic ketoacidosis, kidney failure
Dilate - to widen
Inspiration - the process of inhaling air
Expiration - the process of exhaling air
Which is indicated when the radial pulse is less than the apical pulse.
heart disease
infection
fever
poor circulation to the extremities
heart disease
