vitals Flashcards
1
Q
Questions to ask…
A
- Are you currently having any pain? If so, ask for descriptions and if they have taken anything for pain?
- Have you engaged in any physical activity that may influence your vitals prior to your arrival?
- Have you had anything hot or cold to eat or drink prior to your arrival?
- Have you had any prior surgeries or conditions involving your upper extremities that I should be aware of?
- Do you have any current conditions related to your respiratory or circulatory systems that I should be aware of; do you use supplemental oxygen etc.?
2
Q
Blood pressure Norm
A
between 90-140/60-90
3
Q
How to doc BP
A
mm Hg
report what extremity was used
report patient position (sitting, standing etc.)
4
Q
Oxygen Saturation Norm
A
above 95% - consult MD under 90%
5
Q
How to doc oxygen saturation
A
%
report whether on room air or supplemental oxygen
6
Q
Pulse Norm
A
60 - 100 BPM
7
Q
How to doc Pulse
A
BPM
report what extremity was used
8
Q
Respirations Norm
A
12 - 18 RPM
9
Q
How to doc respirations
A
RPM
report characteristics such as normal breath sounds versus wheezing etc.
report depth such as normal depth versus shallow etc.
report rhythm such as regular versus irregular rhythm
