vital signs lab videos

Question 1

In what order do we take vital signs?

Answer 1

Temperature
Pulse
Respiratory rate
Blood Pressure

Question 2

define palpate

Answer 2

examine by touch

Question 3

define amplitude

Answer 3

measurement that indicates the movement or vibration of something

Question 4

What are 2 signs of Hypotension?

Answer 4

• dizziness

* light-headedness

Question 5

Give another name for Orthostatic Hypotension

Answer 5

Postural Hypotension

Question 6

define Diaphoresis

Answer 6

perspiration (sweating)

Question 7

define Pallor

Answer 7

pale colored skin

Question 8

Why would you not have your patient stand that has had symptoms of Hypotension while sitting in your care?

Answer 8

do not have them stand because they could faint or fall

Question 9

Before I check a patient’s BP (blood pressure), I will ask them if they have had any caffeine in the past __ minutes and I will ensure that they have been at rest for at least the past _ minutes.

Answer 9

• 30 minutes

* 5 minutes

Question 10

What type of condition is Orthostatic Hypotension?

Answer 10

a low blood pressure condition

Question 11

A patient’s systolic BP would have to drop at least __ mmHg systolic or __ mmHg diastolic, within 3 minutes of quiet standing up after having been lying down to be considered hypotensive.

Answer 11

drops at least 20 mmHg systolic or

drops at least 10 mmHg diastolic

Question 12

define Pinna
(anatomy)

Answer 12

outer part of the Ear

Question 13

Is dementia considered a cognitive impairment?

Answer 13

yes