Vital Signs Flashcards

1
Q

Oral Temp Normal Range

A

96.8-100.4

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2
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Pulse Normal Range

A

60-100

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3
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Resp Normal Range

A

12-20

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4
Q

BP Normal Range

A

120/80

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5
Q

Systolic BP Normal Range

A

90-120

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6
Q

Diastolic BP Normal Range

A

60-80

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7
Q

Pulse Ox Normal Range

A

94-100%

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8
Q

What is the manual method of taking a blood pressure called?

A

Auscultatory method

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9
Q

What is the long name for blood pressure cuff?

A

Sphygmomanometer

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10
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What are the different ways a temp can be taken?

A

Oral, Rectal, Axillary, Tympanic, Forehead

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11
Q

Oral temp avg temp?

A

98.6

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12
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Rectal temp avg temp?

A

99.5

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13
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Axillary temp avg temp?

A

97.7

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14
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Tympanic temp avg temp?

A

99.5

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15
Q

Forehead temp avg temp?

A

94

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16
Q

Where is the apical pulse found and assessed?

A

5th intercostal space, midclavicular line.
Assess for full 1 minute

17
Q

What is the area under tongue called?

A

Posterior sublingual pocket

18
Q

Where is the radial pulse found and assessed?

A

Thumb side of lower arm near wrist.
Assess for 30sec and multiply by 2

19
Q

When should we check vital signs?

A

New admission, every 4 hours, before and after surgery, establish baseline, change in condition