Blood Pressure
What is the root word for pressure?
Tension
What is the definition of dyspnea?
difficult, painful breathing
Which route of temperature is the most accurate?
Rectal
What is the root word for heart?
card
What is the first thing you should do prior to taking a patient's vital signs?
Introduce yourself
What is the unit of measurement blood pressure is measured in?
mmHg
An adult is sedated from opiate medication and has respirations of 8, what is the medical term for this respiration rate?
bradypnea
How do you prevent the spread of infection when using an oral thermometer?
Use plastic cover on probes
What is the normal pulse RANGE for an adult?
60-100
2 PART QUESTION - 1. In addition to measuring height and weight, what additional measurement can be obtained? 2. What age group does the measurement pertain to?
head circumference, infants
hypotension
tachypnea
What is the definition of febrile?
having or showing signs of a fever (ie rectal temp above 101*F)
Where is the popliteal pulse measured?
Behind the knee
We learned about BP, T, P, and R. What could be considered a "fifth" vital sign that we have not talked about yet?
Pulse Oximetry
What is the definition of diastolic blood pressure?
Diastolic indicates pressure on artery walls when left ventricle relaxes
What is the definition of skin, nail beds, and lips turning blue?
Cyanosis
What is the average/normal oral temperature in BOTH F and C?
98.6* F / 37* C
What is the definition of bradycardia?
slow heart rate
You are a nurse in the hospital taking care of a 45 year old patient who just had an MI. The CNA takes vital signs and notifies you: BP 198/110 and P103. You assess the patient and no other symptoms are noted, what is the next action you take?
120
What is an example of a pulmonary function test?
Spirometry or Plethysmography
A rectal temperature of 102.4 is what temperature orally?
101.4
2 PART QUESTION. 1. Which pulse site will you obtain the most accurate reading? 2. What method of examination do you use to obtain this pulse?
Apical pulse, auscultation
2 PART QUESTION.
A 60-year-old male has vital signs of: BP 118/72, T 98.4 oral, P 110, R 16.
1. Which of these vital signs is out of normal range? 2. What is the medical term for this abnormal vital sign?
P of 110, tachycardia