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absence of breathing
apnea
difficulty breathing
dyspnea
temp less than 95
hypothermia
respiratory rate greater than 20
tachypnea
temp > 100
febrile
heart rate less than 60
bradycardia
oxygen saturation less than 90%
hypoxia
orthostatic hypotension
diastolic
The pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts.
systolic
Severe dyspnea in any position other than sitting or standing.
orthopnea
What is the most accurate temperature route?
rectal
Which pulse site cannot be palpated bilaterally at the same time?
carotid
Which pulse site must be avoided when drawing blood?
brachial
Which pulse site is most commonly assessed?
radial
Which is the pulse site that can only be assessed with stethoscope?
apical
A manual bp should only have even or odd numbers?
Why should you keep your hand on the pulse site when counting respirations?
So the person doesn't start holding their breath or breathing faster.
A respiration is defined as:
1 inspiration and 1 exhalation
Which finger should you not use to palpate pulse and why?
Thumb, you will feel your own pulse
How do you position an adult ear vs a child's ear for a tympanic temperature
Adult- up and back
Child- down and back
Name at least 4 things that can prevent you from getting a good oxygen saturation?
artificial nails
nail polish
poor circulation
cold hands
excessive sweating
For oral temperature you must wait ____ minutes if someone has had anything to ____,_____, or ____
15-30
eat, drink or smoke
What are the 5 ways of checking temperature?
oral
rectal
axillary
tympanic
temporal
What are the 5 vital signs?
temperature
pulse
respirations
bp
oxygen saturation