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If a child is coming in for a cough what vital sign is important to add?
What is, a pulse ox!
What age do we start monitoring blood pressure levels?
What is, age 3!
Until what age is a rectal temp required for all visits.
What is 12months!
When counting respirations and heart rate, how long should the staff member count for each vital sign?
What is 1 minute each!
A patient is coming into the clinic for a routine medication check, what measurements should be obtained?
What is, a height and weight without shoes or heavy clothing, a blood pressure, heart rate, RR, and temp.
What pulse ox reading warrants an urgent MD evaluation?
What is, 92% or less
If a patient is anxious for their appointment, how can this effect their blood pressure?
What is, increase their reading!
After getting a baby's weight, what vital sign should be measured first in a newborn?
What is, a temperature!
Where can you best hear a patient's heart rate with your stethoscope?
What is over left chest, best heard under the nipple at the apex of the heart.
After obtaining height, weight, HC the MA/RN should check what to ensure accuracy?
What is, the growth chart!
What is an important vital to obtain if a patient is coming in for dizziness?
What is, an orthostatic blood pressure!
What position should a patient's legs NOT be in during a blood pressure reading?
what is, crossed!
What is the MA's role in an emergent situation? What vitals should be obtained and recorded?
What is, respiratory rate, pulse ox, heart rate, and BP if old enough. Should use dinamap. Should assist with recording vitals, calling 911, obtaining supplies, etc.
What is a normal respiratory rate range for an infant (<1yr)?
What is, 30-53!
What age should you start getting a child's height and weight on a standing scale / standiometer?
what is 24 months!
Under 24 months, must use table scale and length board - not pen marks on table paper.
If a baby has a low rectal temperature, what can the MA anticipate will be ordered by the MD?
What is, a blood glucose level!
What is the best way to determine the correct blood pressure cuff size for a child? Please demonstrate.
The width of the bladder of the blood pressure cuff should be approximately 40% of the circumference of the upper arm midway between the olecranon and the acromion. The length of the bladder of the cuff should encircle 80 to 100% of the circumference of the upper arm at the same position.
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What is the normal range for a blood pressure reading in a school aged child?
School-age (6-9 years) 97-115 / 57-76
If a patient has this, their heart rate and respiratory rate can be elevated?
What is, a fever!
For children under 24 months, what clothing can they keep on for their weight?
What is, nothing! Must get a naked weight, including removal of wet/dry diapers.