Vital signs
Name all of the cardinal signs (5)
T
R
P
B/P
O2
a sign that your body is working to keep you healthy from an infection.
hypothermia/ pyrexia
What is the most common cause of pyrexia?
Viral and bacterial infections
how many different pulse sites is there?
8
Orthostatic B/P is measured in what different positions?
sitting up
laying down
standing
Name 3 factors that can affect vital signs
Hot/ cold beverage
anxiety
White coat syndrome
stress
pain
Average body temperature ranges from
97.7 to 99.5
Name this pyrexia :
24-hours or longer, fluctuates within 3 degrees but remains above normal.
Continuous Fever
name 4 different pulse sites
Temporal- Palpated on side of eyes
Carotid- Palpated on side of neck. (Supplies blood to the brain)
Apical- Auscultated at the apex of the heart (Full 60 seconds)
Brachial- Palpated in the antecubital area.
Radial- Palpated on the wrist. (Arm should be same level or below heart)
Femoral- Palpated in the groin area.
Popliteal- Palpated behind the knee
Pedal- palpated on top of foot.
what are 2 signs of hypotension
syncope
vertigo
What is the difference between tachycardia and hypertension?
Tachycardia= high HR
Hypertension= high b/p
what specific temperature is considered pyrexia ?
greater than 99.5
is a substance that reduces fever.
cause the hypothalamus to override a prostaglandin-induced increase in temperature. The body then works to lower the temperature, which results in a reduction in fever.
antipyretic
Apical pulse is auscultated where?
the heart
what specific B/P is considered stage one hypertension
130/80 or higher
the primary respiratory control center. Its main function is to send signals to the muscles that control respiration to cause breathing to occur.
Medulla Oblongata
process of chemical and physical change in the body that produces heat aka body temperature.
Metabolism
This thermometer is closest to the hypothalamus and consider quick and accurate.
Tympanic Thermometer
when the heart beats faster than the palpable pulse felt at distal and apical pulses.
pulse deficit
Epistaxis (Nosebleeds)
Headaches
Vertigo
Angina (Chest pain)
What is the range normal range for a new born B/P ?
90/70
Fluctuates considerably, more than 3 degrees and never returns to normal.
Remittent Fever
why is the temporal thermometer beneficial for infants
Noninvasive
Easy
Accurate
Best choice for infants
Normal Range for pulse?
60-100
when conducting orthostatic b/p what's important to do for the patient?
Its important that you contact guard the patient at all times due to vertigo or lightheadedness.