(Rates & Ranges)
Normal pulse range for adults
What is 60-100 BPM?
Name for top number of blood pressure reading, when heart is contracting
What is systolic pressure?
Another name for the larynx
What is the voice box?
A resident's weight gets documented in this unit of measurement
What is pounds or kilograms?
Use the same scale, the same type of clothing, and at the same time of day
What to do when weighing a resident?
Normal range for respirations
What is 12-20 respirations per minute?
Made up of plasma, RBCs, WBCs, and platelets
What is blood?
Progressive and irreversible condition that decreases ability of lungs to exchange 02 and C02
What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
On a pain scale, this number indicates the most severe pain possible
What is 10?
Position the resident so they are comfortable with their arm supported and level with the heart
Normal systolic pressure range for an adult (*according to our textbook)
What is 90 to 140?
Severe chest pain caused by poor blood supply to the heart
What is angina pectoris?
Most common disorder of the respiratory system
What is an upper respiratory infection?
Most common method/location for taking a temperature reading on adults
What is an oral temperature?
Closely observe and report changes to a nurse when caring for residents with these disorders
What are respiratory disorders?
Normal diastolic blood pressure range
What is 60 to 90?
Pulse rate taken by listening to the heartbeat with a stethoscope placed on the chest over the heart
What is an apical pulse?
This treatment for respiratory disorders is considered a medication and cannot be manipulated by CNAs
What is Oxygen?
Used to help prevent swelling in the legs and improve circulation
What are elastic support stockings or TED Hose?
Keep the stoma opening clean and dry, do not allow water or hair to get inside
What are tracheostomy protocols?
Normal range for oral temperature for adults
What is 97.6-99.6?
Inability of the heart to pump enough blood to the body to meet the body's needs
What is congestive heart failure?
This disease requires 6-12 months of medication to treat. Symptoms include: fever, night sweats, persistent cough, fatigue, chest pain, and weight loss
What is tuberculosis (TB)?
Length of time to wait after a person eats or drinks before you should take an oral temperature
What is 15 minutes?
Position changes, raised HOB, elevating legs, planning activities to avoid tiring residents, and planned rest periods
What is general care for patients with circulatory care needs?