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NURS 540: Fundamentals > Vital Signs > Flashcards

Vital Signs Flashcards

1
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When should you assess vital signs?

A
  1. Admission
  2. Change in condition or loss of consciousness
  3. Surgery or invasive procedure (before and after)
  4. Ambulation (before and after)
  5. Medication (before)
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2
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Normal Oral Temp

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98.6 F

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3
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Normal rectal temp

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99.5 F (most accurate)

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4
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Normal axillary temp

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97.7 F

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5
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Normal tympanic temp

A

99.5 F

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6
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Normal forehead temp

A

94.0 F

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7
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What regulates pulse?

A

Autonomic Nervous System

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8
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What part of the ANS raises HR?

A

Sympathetic stimulation

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9
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What part of the ANS lowers HR?

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Parasympathetic stimulation

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10
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What is the normal pulse range for adolescents and adults?

A

60-100 bpm

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11
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Characteristics of Peripheral Pulse

A

Rate (BPM)
Amplitude and quality (strong or weak)
Rhythm
Volume ejected with each heartbeat (SV)

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12
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Which pulse site is located on the inside of the elbow?

A

Brachial pulse

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13
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Which pulse site is located on either side of the neck?

A

Carotid pulse

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14
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Which pulse is located on the side of the head (between ear and forehead)?

A

Temporal pulse

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15
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Which pulse site is located on the wrist?

A

Radial pulse

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16
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Which pulse site is located near the groin?

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Femoral pulse

17
Q

Which pulse site is located behind the knee?

A

Popliteal pulse

18
Q

Which pulse site is located on the outside of the ankle?

A

Dorsalis pedis pulse

19
Q

Which pulse site is located on the inside of the ankle?

A

Posterior tibial pulse

20
Q

Ventilation

A

Movement of air in and out of the lungs

21
Q

Diffusion

A

Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the alveoli of the lungs and the circulating blood

22
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Perfusion

A

Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the circulating blood and tissue cells

23
Q

What is the most powerful respiratory stimulant?

A

Increase in carbon dioxide

24
Q

Eupnea

A

Normal, unlabored respiration; 12-20 breaths/minute

25
Q

Tachypnea

A

Increased respiratory rate

26
Q

Bradypnea

A

Decreased respiratory rate

27
Q

Apnea

A

Periods of no breathing

28
Q

What denotes the systolic pressure when taking manual BP?

A

Pressure at which the first heart sound returns

29
Q

What denotes the diastolic pressure when taking manual BP?

A

Change or complete cessation of sound

30
Q

Normal BP

A

120/80 mmHg

NURS 540: Fundamentals (2 decks)

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