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Unit 5 (Vitals) Flashcards

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1
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When taking BP, bottom # is what?

A

Diastolic

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2
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When checking a pulse, most common one is?

A

Radial pulse

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3
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Why do we measure vital signs?

A

Indicators of illness and disease

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4
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When taking oral temp…

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it should NOT be taken on a resident who cannot breathe well

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5
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If someone has a pulse of 50

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they would have bradycardia

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6
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Correct order of taking vitals

A

TPBR
temp
pulse
respiration
bp

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7
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Make sure when taking BP, you have

A

the correct BP cup size

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8
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If you have a resident that has pain, but cant tell

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tell the nurse (rate of pain) and know that different cultures may view pain differently

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9
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If someone has hypoxia, what does that mean?

A

lack of oxygen

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10
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Why is it important to get a residents weight?

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Assists in evaluating the resident health

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11
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What is the instrument that measure oxygen

A

oximeter

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12
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Precautions to take when a resident is on oxygen

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  • hang the ‘O2 in use’ sign on door
  • do not change the flow rate
  • know how to read the flow meter
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13
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A responsibility as an NA/R when a person is on oxygen

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report any skin conditions

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14
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How do you count respirations

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1 inspiration and 1 expiration = 1 respiration

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15
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Something true about axillary temps

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1 degree (F) lower than oral

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16
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When taking a pulse

A

resident should have arm resting on a table

17
Q

When is a residents height measured

A

on admission

18
Q

A measurement of 63in tall is how many in feet

A

12*5= 60
5’3

19
Q

When getting a residents weight

A
  • we are evaluating their health
  • medication may be needed to change according to their weight
  • dietary needs are based on their weight
20
Q

A precaution when taking rectal temp

A

is to lubricate the tip for easy insertion

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