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Vital Signs Flashcards

1
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homeostasis

A

the tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.

-The bodies “steady state” is maintained by adaptive responses that promote healthy survival

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2
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How many types of feedback mechanisms are there?

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Two.
Negative
Positive

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3
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True or false
The bodies feedback processes are predominantly positive

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False. Mostly negative.

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4
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Mechanisms for Homeostasis

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-heartbeat
-blood pressure
-body temp
-respiratory rate
-electrolyte balance

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5
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What are the vital signs?

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-body temp
-pulse rate
-blood pressure
-respiratory rate
-mental state
-sensorium

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6
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What is normal temperature?

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97.6-100

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7
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What are normal respirations for an adult?

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12-20 breaths per minute

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8
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What are normal respirations for a child?

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20 to 30 breaths per minute

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9
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What is normal pulse rate for an adult?

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60 to 100 BPM

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10
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What is a normal pulse rate for a child?

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70 to 120 BPM

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11
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What is normal blood pressure?

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Systolic lesser than or equal to 120 mmHg
Diastolic lesser than or equal to 80 mmHg

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12
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What does the negative feedback Loop do?

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Reduces changes to bring body back to normal

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13
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What does a positive feedback loop do?

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Increase changes until specific goal is reached (childbirth, blood clot)

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14
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What gland plays a role in preservation of heat (shivering) and regulation of heat loss (diaphoresis)

A

Hypothalamus

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15
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What are the different ways of measuring body temperature?

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-oral
-axillary
-tympanic (close to rectal)
-temporal
-infrared
-rectal (1° higher than oral)

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16
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What is the temperature that signifies hypothermia?

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Below 97.6°F. It increases metabolic rate.

17
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What is the temperature that signifies hyperthermia?

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Oral temperature higher than 100°F

18
Q

What is the temperature that signifies hyperthermia?

A

Oral temperature higher than 100°F

19
Q

What is the normal respiration rate for newborns?

A

30 to 60

20
Q

During inspiration the diaphragmatic muscles;

A

-move downward
-Push abdominal content
-Expand chest cavity
-Allow relaxation and air rushes in into lungs

21
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What is normal pulse rate for a newborn?

A

100-160 BPM

22
Q

In certain circumstances, where is the last place you can feel the pulse?

A

Carotid artery

23
Q

During CPR, typically pulse is measured at _______________

A

Carotid artery

24
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In critical care settings, pulse rate may be measured with a ___________ _____________.

A

Pulse oximeter

25
Q

Listening to heart via stethoscope over which side of the chest?

A

Left side

26
Q

What is the name for the pulse obtained by auscultation (listening to sounds of the body via stethoscope)?

A

Apical pulse

27
Q

What should oxygen saturation levels be at?

A

95% to 100%

28
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Cardiac ventricular contraction is ___________ ______________.

A

Systolic pressure

29
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Cardiac ventricular relaxation is ______________ _______________

A

Diastolic pressure

30
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What is normal value for systolic pressure?

A

Less than 120 mmHg

31
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What is the normal value for diastolic pressure?

A

Less than 80 mmHg

32
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What is blood pressure measured in?

A

Millimeters of mercury (mmHg)

33
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Blood pressure is typically over the _____________ _____________.

A

Brachial artery

34
Q

When taking blood pressure you inflate cuff to exceed ______________ _______________ in the artery

A

Systolic pressure

35
Q

When taking blood pressure measurement, you release air and cuff until pressure and cuff matches ______________ ________________.

A

systolic pressure

36
Q

When taking blood pressure, when no sounds are heard anymore the ______________ _____________ value has been reached

A

Diastolic pressure

37
Q

Define hypotension

A

Below normal blood pressure

38
Q

Define hypotension

A

Below normal blood pressure

39
Q

Define hypertension

A

Above normal blood pressure often referred to as “the silent killer” as patient is typically asymptomatic

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