UNIT 2: COVID-19 & Heritable Conditions Flashcards
What is normal range for body temperature?
36.1°C– 38 °C
Hypothermia body temperature range? What are symptoms?
less than 36°C
symptoms:
Body systems start to shut down and can lead to death
Especially see in elderly
High temperature range? What are the symptoms?
More than 38.1°C
Symptoms:
Infections
Fever (pyrexia)
What are the 4 main vital signs and 3 further vital signs that NEWS checks for?
Body Temperature
Pulse rate
Respiration Rate
Blood Pressure
Oxygen Saturation (two scales, usually use scale 1) Consciousness Air or Oxygen – do they have extra oxygen?
What is Tachycardia? What are the symptoms?
high pulse rate of More than 100 bpm
symptoms include: Dizziness/Lightheaded Palpitations Chest pain (angina) Shortness of breath Cardiac arrest (extreme cases)
Normal pulse rate range
51-90 bpm
What is Bradycardia? What are the symptoms?
Low pulse rate of fewer than 50bpm
Symptoms include: Dizziness/lightheaded Confusion Fainting Fatigue Shortness of breath Cardiac arrest (extreme cases)
5 Possible levels of consciousness
- Alert: Patient is fully awake, spontaneous open eyes and respond to voice.
- Confusion: New onset or worsening confusion.
- Voice: Patient responds to voice stimulus (e.g., will opens eyes, grunt)
- Pain: Patient responds to pain stimulus, but do response to pain (e.g., grimaces from trapezius (shoulder) squeeze)
- Unresponsive: No response to voice or pain.
What is Bradypnea? What are the causes? What are symptoms?
Respiratory rate of Less than 11 breaths per min
Causes:
Lung Disorders
Use of Sedatives
Symptoms:
Can Lead to blue tinge on skin due to reduced oxygen
Normal Respiratory Rate
12-20 breaths per min
What is Tachypnoea? What are causes and symptoms?
Respiratory rate of More than 20 breath per min
Causes:
High levels of CO2
Or low levels of O2 in blood
Symptoms:
Can Lead to blue tinge on skin due to reduced oxygen
What is low Blood pressure? What are causes and Symptoms?
90/60 mmHg
Causes:
Dehydration
Symptoms: Dizziness/lightheaded Loss of balance Fainting Blurred vision Confusion
How to measure blood pressure?
mmHg = Millimetres of Mercury
BP written = Systolic BP/Diastolic BP
Systolic BP: Highest level your blood pressure reaches when your heart beats
Diastolic BP: lowest level your blood pressure reaches when you heart relaxes between beats
What is normal blood pressure?
120/80 mmHg
What is a high blood pressure? What are causes and symptoms?
140/90 mmHg Causes: Increased risk after heart attack or stroke Symptoms: No major signs or symptoms
