Vital Sign Monitoring

Question 1

sphygmomanometer

Answer 1

measures blood pressure

Question 2

sphygmomanometer (considerations)

Answer 2

-arm position
-cuff size and application
-rest period before re-measuring

Question 3

pulse oximeter

Answer 3

measures heart rate and oxygen saturation

Question 4

pulse oximeter considerations

Answer 4

-placement (finger, ear, disposable adhesive sensors)
-signal strength
-portability

Question 5

telemetry

Answer 5

measures heart rate and rhythm

Question 6

telemetry considerations

Answer 6

-connectivity of leads/electrodes
-portability

Question 7

peripheral arterial line

Answer 7

-measures blood pressure continuously
-invasive
-electrical readout
-saline
-prevent clotting

Question 8

peripheral arterial line consideration

Answer 8

-relevel with position changes
-level w/ r. atrium
-femoral: avoid hip flex
-write: maintain neutral wrist movement
-check catheter site pre/post opp

Question 9

peripheral iv and pumps

Answer 9

• upper extremities or lower