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PTA 100 - Introduction to PTA > Vitals > Flashcards

Vitals Flashcards

1
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acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, caused by HIV

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AIDS

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Absence of microorganisms that produce disease; the prevention of infection by maintaining a sterile condition.

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asepsis

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3
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inflammation of the liver

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Hepatitis

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4
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a tiny living animal or plant that can cause a disease

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microorganism

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5
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a microorganism that produces disease

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pathogen

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6
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The presence of pathogenic microorganisms or their toxins in the blood or tissues.

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sepsis

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7
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A hard, thick-walled capsule formed by some bacteria that contains only the essential parts of the protoplasm of the bacterial cell.

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spore

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8
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don PPE

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cap, mask, gown, gloves

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9
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doff PPE

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gown, gloves, mask, cap

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10
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absence of oxygen in the tissues

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anoxia

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11
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pulse found over apex of the heart; also may be found by palpation

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apical pulse

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12
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the absence of breathing

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apnea

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13
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variation from the normal rhythm

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arrhythmia

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14
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Listening for sounds produced within the body by using the unaided ear or a stethoscope.

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auscultation

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15
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a slow heartbeat

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bradycardia

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16
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the amount of blood that is pumped from the heart during each contraction

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cardiac output

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17
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profuse perspiration

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diaphoresis

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18
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The period when the least amount of pressure is exerted on the walls or the arteries during the heartbeat; usually indicates the resting phase of the heart.

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distole

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19
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Labored or difficult breathing.

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dyspnea

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20
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Disturbance of rhythm.

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dysrhythmia

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21
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Arising or produced abnormally.

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ectopic

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22
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The passive phase of respiration when the person breathes out; also referred to as exhalation.

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expiration

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23
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Body temperature that is above the normal level; also referred to as pyrexia.

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fever

24
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Abnormally high blood pressure.

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hypertension

25
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Abnormally low blood pressure.

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hypotension

26
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Pertaining to the groin.

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inguinal

27
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The active phase of respiration when the person breathes in; also referred to as inhalation.

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inspiration

28
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The insertion of a tube into the larynx to maintain an open airway.

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intubation

29
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Sounds heard during auscultatory determination of blood pressure; believed to be produced by the vibratory motion of the arterial wall as the artery suddenly distends when compressed by a pneumatic blood pressure cuff; the origin of the sound may be within the blood passing through the vessel or within the wall itself.

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Korotkoff’s sounds

30
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To fit close together; to close tight; to obstruct or close off.

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occlude

31
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A condition in which breathing is easier when the person is seated or standing.

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orthopnea

32
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A medical device that measures levels of blood oxygen saturation, monitors pulse rate, and calculates heart rate.

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pulse oximeter

33
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An abnormal, discontinuous, nonmusical sound heard on auscultation of the chest, primarily during inhalation; also called a crackle

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rale

34
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Pertaining to the rectum or the distal portion of the large intestine.

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rectal

35
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The act of breathing.

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respiration

36
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Shortness of breath.

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SOB

37
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An instrument used to measure blood pressure; it may use a mercury column or an enclosed air-pressure spring system.

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sphygmomanometer

38
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A shrill, harsh sound, especially the respiratory sound heard during inspiration in a person with a laryngeal obstruction

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stridor

39
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A temporary suspension of consciousness caused by cerebral anemia; fainting

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syncope

40
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The period when the greatest amount of pressure is exerted on the walls of the arteries during heartbeat; usually indicates the contractile phase of the heartbeat

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systole

41
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An abnormally fast heartbeat (i.e., a pulse rate greater than 100 beats/min)

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tachycardia

42
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Body Temperature:

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  1. 8-99.3; average 98.6

rectal: 97.8-100.3

43
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Pulse:

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60-100 bpm
100-150 bpm in newborns
70-130 bmp in children (1-10 years)

44
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Pulse Sites:

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temporal: Anterior and adjacent to the ear
carotid: Inferior to the angle of the mandible and anterior to the sternocleidomastoid muscle

brachial: Medial to the biceps in the antecubital fossa or on the medial aspect of the mid shaft of the humerus
radial: at the wrist on the volar forearm medial to the stylus process of the radius
femoral: At the femoral triangle slightly lateral and anterior to the inguinal crease
popliteal: In the midline of the posterior knee crease between the tendons of the hamstring muscles

dorsal pedal: along the midline or slightly medial on the dorsum of the foot

posterior tibial: on the medial aspect of the foot inferior to the medial malleolus

45
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indicates even beats with a good force to each beat

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strong and regular

46
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indicates even beats with a poor force to each beat

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weak and regular

47
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indicates that both strong and weak beats occur during the period of measurement

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irregular

48
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indicates a weak force to each beat and irregular beats

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thready

49
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normal blood oxygen saturation

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95%-100%

hypoxemia is suspected if readings fall below 90%

50
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acceptable blood pressure levels

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120/80 mm or mercury

140+/90+ = stage 1 hypertensive

birth to 3 mo. : 85-90/35-65
3 mo. to 1 y : 90-100/60-67
1-4 y : 100-108/60
4-12 y : +2 per year to 100/60-70
adolescents : 100-120/65-75
high normal : 130-139/85-89
elderly (>65 y) : 120-140/80-90
hypertension ranges
prehypertension 120-139/80-89
stage 1 : 140-159/90-99
stage 2 : 160-179/100-109
stage 3 : 180-209/110-119
stage 4 : >210/>120

BP is higher on left side since heart is on left side: usually BP is taken on left UE

51
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Respiration:

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assessment: rate, rhythm, depth, and character

12-18 breaths/min
infants: 30-50

52
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Pain Descriptors:

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cramping, dull, aching: muscle
sharp, shooting: nerve root
sharp, bright, lightning-like: nerve 
burning, pressure-like, stinging, aching: sympathetic nerve
deep, nagging, dull: bone
sharp, severe, intolerable: fracture
throbbing, diffuse: vasculature
53
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systolic is in which ventricle

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left

54
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size and condition of arteries

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arteries that have reduced lumen produce increase BP values

arteries with decrease elasticity produce increase systolic and decrease diastolic

55
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intra-rater vs inter-rater assessment

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one therapist vs greater then one therapist taking vitals

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