Under Pressure
This term describes a drop in blood pressure when moving from a sitting to a standing position
What is orthostatic?
this artery is located behind the knee and is palpated to assess circulation to the lower leg
What is the popliteal artery
What order should a nurse assess their vital signs?
What is Temp, Pulse, Respirations, and BP last
Pain lasting more than 3 to 6 months is classified with this term
What is Chronic
This condition occurs when the body temperature falls below 95F (35 C)
What is hypothermia
the bottom number in a blood pressure reading represents this phase when the heart is at rest
What is diastolic
the crackling or grating sound heard in joints or tissues is called this?
What is crepitus
These sounds are heard when using a stethoscope to measure blood pressure
what are korotkoff sounds
this type of pain results from damage to the nervous system and is often described as burning or tingling
What is neuropathic
these anatomical landmarks refer to the back side of the body or hand and the palm side of the hand. TWO ANSWERS
Dorsal and Palmar
This term refers to a blood pressure reading below 90/60 mm/hg
what is hypotension
This artery in the upper arm is commonly used for blood pressure measurement
what is the brachial artery
A heart rate of less than 60 beats per minute is termed this
What is bradycardia
What does the D stand for in the OLD CARTS acronym utilized to assess pain?
What is Duration
This body position refers to lying on the back with the face upward
what is supine
This is the pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts, represented by the top number in the blood pressure reading
What is systolic
this is the area of the chest where the heart's apex beat is felt strongest
What is the point of maximal impulse (PMI)
A respiratory rate of more than 20 breaths per minute is known as this
What is tachypnea
Sudden and short-lived pain or illness is described using this term
What is acute
These sounds are heard when using a stethoscope to measure blood pressure
what are korotkoff sounds
Persistently elevated blood pressure is known by this term
what is hypertension
This anatomical term refers to the forearm near the pinky finger
what is ulnar
a respiratory rate below 12 breaths per minute is known as this
what is bradypnea
This type of pain originates from muscles, bones, or connective tissues
What is somatic
This position involves lying flat with the chest facing downward
what is prone