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Vital Signs & Assessment/Physical Exam Flashcards

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general survey

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  • peforming SYSTEMIC EXAMINATION and recording general traits
  • our first glance and IMPRESSION OF PATIENT

includes;
- skin color
- body build
- age
- gender
- dress
- hygiene
- posture/gait
- physical development
- mood/alertness

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what are some things to look for in a patient’s GENERAL APPERANCE?

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  • what is their STATE OF HEALTH?
  • how alert/conscious is the patient?
  • are they in distress?
  • how is their skin color?
  • how do they present themselves?
  • how is their facial expression?
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vital signs definition

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  • used to DETECT CHANGES IN BODY
  • determines COURSE & RESPONSE OF TREATMENT
  • gives us the BASELINE INDICATOR OF THE PERSON’s HEALTH
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what to prep for BEFORE VITAL SIGNS?

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  • know the PATIENT’S USUAL RANGE
  • know their HISTORY/MEDS etc…
  • use PROPER EQUIPMENT
  • IT IS UR RESPONSIBILITY; don’t delegate the first set
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what are our VITAL SIGNS?

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  • temperature
  • pulse
  • respiration
  • blood pressure
  • pain
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temperature

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  • regulated by our HYPOTHALAMUS
  • invasion of body through PATHOGENS;
    • release of EXOGENOUS PYROGENS&raquo_space; travels to the hypothalamus
    • release of PYROGENIC CYTOKINES when phagocytic cells start attacking these pathogens = prostaglandin E2
  • raising of BODY TEMP SET POINT
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how does the BODY GENERATE HEAT/COOL DOWN?

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  • SHIVERING;
    rapid contraction/relaxtion
  • VASOCONSTRICTION; decrease heat loss
  • VASODILATION; sweating
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expected finding of temp

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Expected range – 97.2° F to 99.9° F (36.2° F to 37.7° C)
Fever considered T >100.4° F (38° C) (99° F axillary [37.2° C]

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where can we take TEMP?

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  • Oral
  • Rectal - core temp; most accurate
  • Axillary
  • Tympanic
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pulse

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  • occurs during VENTRICULAR HEART CONTRACTION
  • push of blood into the ARTERIAL SYSTEM
  • measures our HR
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where can we measure PULSE?

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  • CAROTID
  • BRACHIAL
  • RADIAL
  • FEMORAL
  • POPLITEAL
  • DORSALIS PEDIS
  • POSTERIOR TIBIAL
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expected findings of pulse

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Count pulsations for 30 seconds (multiply by 2).
Average adult pulse ranges between 60 and 100 beats/min

  • should be REGULAR RATE; if irregular; count full min
  • feel for the CONTOUR AND AMPLITUDE
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tachycardia

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> 100

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bradycardia

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<60

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what is the PULSE AMPLITUDE?

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0: Absent
 1+: Diminished, barely palpable
 2+: Expected (Normal)
 3+: Full, Increased
 4+: Bounding

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what muscles are used during respiration?

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  • DIAPHRAGM
  • INTERCOSTAL MUSCLES

INSPIRATION;
d - downward
external intercostal muscles

EXPIRATION;
internal intercostal muscles

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expected findings in respiratory rate

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  • depends on age; inspecting the RISE & FALL OF THE CHEST
    normal rate; 12 - 20 breaths/min
  • tachypnea
  • bradypnea
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blood pressure

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the force of your blood moving through BV with VENTRICULAR CONTRACTION

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systolic BP

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  • force exerted during VENTRICULAR CONTRACTION
  • considers; cardiac output, blood volume, & artery compliance
  • where BP is the HIGHEST
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diastolic BP

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force exerted by PERIPHERAL VASCULAR RESISTANCE during filling of heart or relaxed state
- where BP is the LOWEST

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pulse pressure

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difference between systolic & diastolic pressures

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sounds during BP

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known as KOROTKOFF SOUNDS;

first sound - systolic
disappreance of sound - diastolic

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describe the BLOOD PRESSURE CATEGORIES

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NORMAL; 120/80
ELEVATES; 120-129/less than 80
HIGH BP/HYPERTENSION 1; 130-139/80-89
HIGH BP/HYPERTENSION 2; 140+/90+
HYPERTENSIVE CRISIS; 180+/120+

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definition of ORTHOSTATIC HYPERTENSION

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  • sudden DROP in both SYSTOLIC & DIASTOLIC PRESSURE
  • when patient moves from lying, standing, or sitting position
  • happens due to INABILITY OF BV to compensate quickly to the change
  • seen if we have a drop in SBP - 20 mm Hg or pulse increase 10-20 bpm
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pulse oximetry

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measures the PERCENTAGE OF BLOOD HEMOGLOBIN CARRYING OXYGEN
- check the OXYGEN LEVEL/SATURATION–measure how much light absorbed

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where can pulse oximetry be tested?

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  • toes
  • fingertips
  • ear
  • nose
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definition of PAIN

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  • common UNCOMFORTABLE SENSATION + EMOTIONAL EXP asso. with actual/potential tissue damage
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acute pain

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  • short duration & has SUDDEN ONSET
  • does not last longer than 6 months
  • ex. injury, surgery, acute illness, burns/cuts, labor
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chronic pain

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  • duration lasts longer - 6 months to years
  • ex. joint disease, headaches, cancer, arthritis, nerve pain
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neuropathic pain

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long-term pain associated with damage to CNS/PNS

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tips regarding PAIN ASSESSMENT

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  • important to check LOCATION + SYMPTOMS
  • pain is SUBJECTIVE
  • understand INTENSITY + CHARACTER of the pain; if related to diagnosed condition
  • is the SIXTH VITAL SIGN
32
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does everyone respond to pain the same way?

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NO; everyone has their own response

  • different THRESHOLD
  • different TOLERANCES
  • different EMOTIONS/BACKGROUNDS/EXPERIENCES with pain
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what are the types of SELF-REPORT PAIN RATING SCALES?

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  • UNIVERSAL PAIN ASSESSMENT TOOL
  • FLACC SCALE
  • WONG-BAKER SCALE
  • observation of PAIN BEHAVIORS
34
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what are some common behaviors of pain?

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  • guarding
  • facial expression of pain
  • vital sign changes; greater BP + HR
  • pallor, diaphoresis
  • pupil dilation
  • irritable
35
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describe the FLACC SCALE

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used for nonverbal patients;
FLACC; face, legs, activity, cry, consolability

36
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ways to continue identifying the present problem of pain

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  • ONSET
    when did the pain start? how long does it last?
  • QUALITY
    burning, stabbing, sharp…
  • INTENSITY
    0 - 10
  • LOCATION
  • ASSOCIATED SYMPTOMS
  • CAUSE?
  • EFFECT OF PAIN ON ADL
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O.L.D.C.A.R.T.

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O - onset
L - Location
D - duration
C - characteristics
A - aggravating factors
R - relieving factors
T - treatment

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nociceptive pain

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  • pain from potentially harmful stimuli; detected by NOCICEPTORS
  • ex. bruises, fractures, arthritis, burns
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cutaneous pain

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pain in the skin or subq
- ex. paper cuts

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visceral pain

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affecting abdominal cavity, thorax, cranium
ex. organ involvement; appendicitis

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deep somatic pain

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pain within ligaments, tendons, bones, BV, or nerves
ex. fractures, sprains/strains

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radiating pain

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pain perceived at the SOURCE + and extended tissues
ex. sciatica

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referred pain

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pain perceived in BODY AREAS away from the pain source
ex. heart attack, gallstones, colonscitis

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phantom pain

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percieved in NERVES - left by missing, amputated, or paralyzed body part

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inflammatory pain

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from activation & sensitization of NOCICEPTIVE PAIN
- from mediators released at site of tissue affected

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definition of SUBJECTIVE DATA

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  • when patient tells you about their FEELINGS, CONCERNS, or SYMPTOMS
  • telling of the PATIENT’S STORY
  • colored by the character of the PERSON PROVIDING IT
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definition of OBJECTIVE DATA

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  • data that is OBSERVABLE + MEASURABLE
  • obtained from PHYSICAL EXAM, VITAL SIGNS, or LABS
  • produces the complete truth
48
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how do we put both subjective & objective data together?

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  • use of interviewing (subjective data) and head to toe assessments (objective data)
  • together = ACCURATE CLINICAL PICTURE
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what are our EXAMINATION TECHNIQUES?

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  • INSPECTION
  • PALPATION
  • AUSCULTATION
  • PERCUSSION
50
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inspection

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  • good lighting
  • LOOKING AND OBSERVING
  • only exposing what is being examined
  • comparing & noting findings
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palpation

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  • using parts of hand to TOUCH AND FEEL for characteristics
  • feeling for;
  • texture
  • temperature
  • moisture
  • mobility
  • size
  • shape
  • tenderness
  • pulses
52
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what areas of the hand can we use for different reasons in terms of PALPATION?

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PALMAR SURFACE;
position, texture, crepitus, fluid

VIBRATION;
ulnar surfaces of the hand/fingers

TEMPERATURE;
dorsal surface

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percussion

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striking one object against another to produce VIBRATION and subsequent sound waves

  • helps determining LOCATION, SIZE, SHAPE, DENSITY, or ABNORMAL MASSES
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what are the PERCUSSION CLASSIFICATIONS?

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  • TYMPANY - loudest
  • HYPERRESONANCE
  • RESONANCE
  • DULLNESS
  • FLATNESS - quietest
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what are the types of PERCUSSION?

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  • DIRECT/IMMEDIATE
  • BLUNT
  • INDIRECT/MEDIATE
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IMMEDIATE PERCUSSION

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striking of finger/hand directly against the body

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INDIRECT/MEDIATE PERCUSSION

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where finger of one hand acts as a HAMMER (PLEXOR) and another finger of another hand acts as your striking surface

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BLUNT PERCUSSION

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used to elicit tenderness from liver, gallbladder, or the kidneys

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auscultation

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  • listening to sounds produced by the body
  • usage of a stethoscope - to AUGMENT the sound
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tips for auscultation

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  • quiet environment
  • should be on the naked skin
  • listen for the INTENSITY, PITCH, DURATION, & QUALITY
  • should be carried out last (ex. abdominal examination)
  • warm the stethoscope
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difference between DIAPHRAGM vs. BELL

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Diaphragm, high-pitched sounds; bell, low
pitched sounds

62
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how many times does a patient need a bedside exam?

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every 8 -12 hours; every time admitted/admission to new unit

63
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what is the RN responsiblity during assessment?

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  • noting changes in health status
  • implementing nursing diagnoses/interventions
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shift bedside assessment

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  • nursing assessment at each shift; noting condition changes
65
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focused assessment

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detailed assessment of SPECIFIC BODY SYSTEMS; related to PRESENTED PROBLEM

66
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before assessing patient; note the __________

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  • specific treatments/specific weights
  • last vital signs
  • medications
67
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during confirmations, confirm ___________

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  • any LINES; IVs, PCAs etc…
  • INTAKE & OUTPUT; catheter, NG
68
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quick overview of BODY SYSTEMS

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CARDIO;
- heart sounds, pulse, capillary refill
RESP;
- breath sounds or patterns, dyspnea, coughing
GASTRO;
- bowel sounds, tenderness, appetite, weight
URINARY;
- voiding, discharge, catheter
NEUROMUSCULAR;
- Glasgow coma scale, AVPU (alert, voice, pain, unresponsive
INTEGUMENT;
- integrity, color, temp, sweating, wounds

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how should DOCUMENTATION OCCUR?

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  • must be CLEAR PICTURE OF PATIENT STATUS
  • proper CARE PLAN REFLECTIVE OF GOALS
  • given INFO reported to PROVIDER/RESPONSES

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