Vital signs Flashcards
1
Q
Should be taken when…
A
Beginning of shift, end of shift, before and after a procedure / treatment / medication and when something does not seem quite right
2
Q
Oral (baseline) temp
A
36-38 C
3
Q
Rectum / tympanic / temporal temp
A
0.5 degrees higher than normal
4
Q
Axillary, skin temps
A
0.5 degrees lower than normal
5
Q
Hyperthermia
A
> 39 degrees
6
Q
Hypothermia
A
<35 degrees
7
Q
CO =
A
HR x SV
8
Q
Normal pulse
A
60-100bpm
9
Q
Tachycardia
A
> 100bpm
10
Q
Bradycardia
A
<60bpm
11
Q
Apical pulse is at the..
A
Apex
12
Q
Expected respirations range
A
10-20
13
Q
Normal BP
A
120/80mmHg
14
Q
Pre- hypertension
A
120-39/80-89
15
Q
Stage 1 Hypertension
A
140-159/90-99
16
Q
Stage 2 Hypertension
A
> 160/100
17
Q
Desired oxygen saturations
A
95-100%
18
Q
Accepted oxygen saturations
A
90-100%
19
Q
COPD / Emphysema oxygen saturations
A
86-100%
