vital signs Flashcards

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convection

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transfer heat through the movement of a liquid or gas

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2
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types of alteratioins temperature

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pyrexia- temperatue above the usual range
hypothermia - in which temperature blow then usual

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3
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fever signs and symptoms

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headache
loss of appetite
dehydration
elevated body temperature
fatigue

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4
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fever interventions story

tina ka sab say pehlay ham nain vital signs checks kiay or skin color and temperature check kia to pata chala kh garbar to hai phir ham nain os ko kaha jao ja kar test karwa kay lao
jis main pata chala kh , is ko nutritioin provide karo or measuser intake output karo or sulaa do no physical activity.or phhir mouth saaf karo or phir laga do antipyretic.

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. monitor vital signs
. assess skin color and temperature
. monitor wbc and check indications of infections
. measure intake and output
. provide adequate nutritioin and fluid
. reduce physical activity to limit heat production
. Administer antipyretic
. Provide oral hygiene to keep the mucous membrane moist.

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4
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hypothermia / physiological mechanisms

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excessive heat loss
inadequate heatproduction
impaired hypothalamic thermoregulation

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4
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the clinical signs of hypo thermia

sab say pehlay to decrease hota hay sab kuch like tpr,urinary output,os kay baad

severe shivering
pale , cool skin
frostbite(nose,fingures,toes)
hypotensin

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decrease urinary output
decrease tpr
severe shivering
pale,cool skin
frostbite(nose,fingures,toes)
hypotension

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5
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assessing the pulse , data collection through pulse

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rhythm
rate
volume
elasticity of arterial wall
equality of gaap between beat

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6
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pulse dificit

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when the heart beats faster than the palpable pulse felt at distal and apical pulses

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7
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Cheyne-stokes breathing,

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from very deep to very shallow breathing and temporary apnea.

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8
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Kussmaul Breathing ?

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“Increased rate and depth of respiration above 20bpm”

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9
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breath sounds

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stridor - harsh sound heard during respiration with laryngeal obstructions

stertor - snoring respiration

wheeze - high pitch sound

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10
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factors associated with hypertension

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thickning of arterial wall that reduce the size of lumen

elasticity of the arteries

lifestyle of cegerate smoking

obesity

lack of exercise

high blood cholesterol level

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11
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blood pressure measure situations

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cant meaure

> enjured an area in cast
removal of axilla lymph node on that site
The client has intravenous line in that limb
The client has an arteriovenous fistula for dialysis

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12
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factors effecting saturation

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