Week 10 Chapter 24 Flashcards
How many vital signs are there
5
Obsesity
So overweight unable to function
Weight and height is what
A good baseline
Check height for
Shrinking
How to divert pounds to kg
Divide by 2.2
What does standardized mean
The same everywhere
Best time to weigh client
Morning after voiding before meals
If client is immobile you will measure them how
Laying in spine, with measuring tape
Vital signs are important why
Regulation of body temperature
Breathing
Heart function
The five vital signs
Temperature
Pulse
Respiration
Blood pressure
Oxygen saturation
Normal adult tempature
37 degrees Celsius
Normal pulse for adult
60-100 beats per minute
Normal respiration for adults
12-20 rests per minute
Normal blood pressure for adults
120/80 mm hg
Normal oxygen level for adults
Greater then 95%
Why are vital signs important
Changes in normal body function
Response to treatment
Part of regular client assessment
Often signs of life threatening events
Vital signs are measured
After any clinical change or something happens to them
Admission, start of every shift, once a month in long term
Main problem in health care right now
Almost running out of respiration antibiotics
White coat syndrome
Anxiety when taking vital signs
How long should you wait before taking vital signs again
2-5 mins