Vital SIgns Flashcards
what are the 6 vital signs
- temperature
- pulse
- respirations
- blood pressure
- oxygen saturations
- pain
what are the new vital signs
- level of consciousness
- urinary output
developmental considerations for older adults: tempurature
- regulation changes (less likely to have fever, greater risk for hypothermia)
- sweat gland activity diminishes
developmental considerations for older adults: pulse
radial artery may feel stifff, rigid and tortuous
developmental considerations in older adults: respirations
- decreased vital capacity and reserve volume
- shallower inspirations and increased respiratory rate
developmental considerations in older adults: blood pressure
Arteriosclerosis leading to an increase in systolic pressure
what is the neumonic for pain assessment
OPQRSTUV
O
onset
- when did the pain start
P
Provocative or palliative
- relieved with stress? previous treatments effective?
Q
Quality
- words to describe pain?
R
region
- where? radiates?
s
severity
- how patient would rate on intensity scale
T
timing
- when did it start? Constant, dull intermittent? change over time? change free periods?
U
Understanding
- what the patient believes is causing the pain? Goal for comfort?vMedications used?
V
Values
- what is your acceptable level of pain?
