Normal
What is the normal SpO2?
95-100%
How do you measure a patients respiratory rate?
number of breaths in 1 min
What do you need in order to measure BP?
a stethoscope and a sphygmomanometer
How do you assess for neurological trauma?
look at the patients pupils
When assessing pulse what are you looking for?
regular rhythm and strong
What is the normal pulse rate for adults?
60-100 bpm
What does SpO2 measure?
Blood oxygen saturation
Where do you want to place the center of the blood pressure cuff when taking a reading?
over the artery
What is the best way to take temperature?
rectal
What kind of pulse would you expect from someone experiencing shock?
rapid and weak
What is the normal respiratory rate for a child?
15-30 RPM
What is oxygen saturation?
the fraction of oxygen-saturated hemoglobin to total hemoglobin in the blood
A blood pressure above 180 and or /120 is considered what?
a hypertensive crisis
Your patient scored an 8 on the Glascow Coma Scale. Are they considered alert?
No - anything less than 8 is severe / unresponsive
What is a thready pulse?
a pulse that is weak and may fade in and out
What is the normal capillary refill?
< 3 seconds
What conditions may be associated with shallow breaths?
shock, heat exhaustion, insulin shock, chest injury
What does your systolic BP measure?
The pressure of blood when the heart contracts
What does PEARL stand for
Hint: its probably not what you immediately think of when you hear it
P = pupils are same shape
E = pupils are equal
A = pupils are active (able to track)
RL = pupils are reactive to light
Your patient has a slow pulse.. what potentially could have caused that?
skull fracture, drug use, poisons
What is the normal blood pressure for a child?
80-120 / two thirds of systolic
What is the rule of 100
if systolic BP is greater than 100 and pulse and temperature are less than 100 than the likelihood of a significant injury is slim.
Is a single blood pressure enough to know the condition of your patient?
Why or why not?
No - you have to watch the trend of the BP. One single measurement is of little value. Especially since BP is often not the first vital sign to be affected by disorders.
Your patient has pupils that are severely constricted. What could have caused that?
opioid drugs or poison
If your patient has a radial pulse what is the mimimm their systolic BP could be?
80