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Module 1: Fundamentals > Vital Signs > Flashcards

Vital Signs Flashcards

1
Q

What are the 2 most important times to check vitals

A

During a good transfusion
After medications

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2
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Normal Range for adult temperature

A

96.8 - 100.4

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3
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Oral/tympanic/temporal average temperature

A

97.6 - 99.6

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4
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Normal Rectal Temperature

A

98.6 - 100.4

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5
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Normal Axilla temperature

A

96.8 - 98.6

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6
Q

Normal BP for an adult

A

Less than 120/80

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7
Q

Pre-Hypertensive (Stage 1)

A

Systolic: 120-139
Diastolic: 80-90

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8
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Hypertensive (High)

A

Systolic >140
Diastolic >90

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9
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Hypotension (Low)

A

Systolic <90 and symptomatic

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10
Q

What is Radiation?

A

Transfer with no contact

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11
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What is Conduction?

A

Transfer with direct contact

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12
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What is convection

A

Transfer by air movement

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13
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Evaporation

A

Transfer of heat with liquid is changed to a gas

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14
Q

Diaphoresis Heat Loss

A

Visible Perspiration

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15
Q

When is Pyrexia harmful?

A

When above 102.2

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16
Q

What is pyrexia a result of?

A

Alteration in the hypothalamus

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17
Q

Can fever cause increase metabolism and oxygen consumption?

A

Yes

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18
Q

What are the 2 most important symptoms of a Heat Stroke

A

Dry and hot skin

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19
Q

PT presents with a body temp of 104. What is this a sign of?

A

Heat Stroke

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20
Q

What is considered Hypothermia?

A

Temperature <86-96.8

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21
Q

Equation to convert F to C

A

C = (F-32) x 5/9

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22
Q

Equation to convert C to F

A

F = (9/5 x C) +32

23
Q

Pt has a oral temp of 98.8. What is their core temperature ?

A

99.8

24
Q

What is the safest for measuring temperature?

A

Axillary

25
Q

What is the most accurate form of temperature taking compared to core temp?

A

Temporal

26
Q

What two pulse sites do you measure bilaterally?

A

Radial and Dorsalis Pedis

27
Q

What are the 3 times you should take an Apical pulse?

A

Pulse is abnormal
Taking medications that affect the HR
Radial is inaccessible

28
Q

What should you do if you cannot feel the Dorsalis Pedis pulse?

A

Get a Doppler

29
Q

Ischemia

A

Not enough cells going to tissue

30
Q

Hypoxia

A

Low oxygen in the tissue

31
Q

Hypoxemia

A

Low oxygen in the arterial

32
Q

Respiratory Acidosis

A

Body does not blow off enough carbon dioxide

33
Q

Ventilation

A

Movement of gasses in and out of the lungs

34
Q

Diffusion

A

Movement of oxygen and carbon dioxide between alveoli and RBC

35
Q

Perfusion

A

Distribution of RBCs to and from the pulmonary capillaries

36
Q

Eupnea definition

A

Ventilation of normal rate and depth

37
Q

Apnea

A

Period of no breathing (time can vary)

38
Q

Cheyenne-Stokes

A

Regular cycle where the rate and depth of breathing increase then decrease until apnea occurs.

39
Q

Biot’s Respiration

A

Periods of normal breathing followed by varying period of apnea.

40
Q

What is the name of the sounds that occurs during a BP?

A

Korotkoff Sounds

41
Q

BP Cuff sizing

A

20% greater than arm diameter or 40% of circumference

42
Q

How high should yo inflate the cuff

A

30 mmHg above base line

43
Q

Whose BP runs higher men or women

A

Men

44
Q

What is a major underlying factor for a stroke?

A

Hypertension

45
Q

Hypertension usually has symptoms. True or False?

A

False

46
Q

What type of blood pressure should you expect for a Pt presenting with increased HR, clamminess, and decreased urine output

A

Hypotension

47
Q

Is Hypertension or Hypotension more common in elderly?

A

Hypotension

48
Q

How much can talking with your patient while taking their BP increase your results

A

10% - 40%

49
Q

Should the PT’s leg be bent when taking a thigh BP reading

A

Yes

50
Q

What are the 4 things to do for a low BP

A

Check oxygen saturation
Provide fluids
Educate PT to call when getting up
Place PT in Trendelenburg

51
Q

PQRST Mnemonic

A

Provokes
Quality
Radiaition
Severity and Setting
Timing

52
Q

When do you reassess the patient altering giving meds?

A

At least 30 minutes afterwards

53
Q

FUO meaning

A

Fever of unknown origin

Module 1: Fundamentals (4 decks)

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