This is Vital
TPR stands for
Temperature, Pulse & Respirations
Where is the radial pulse located
at the wrist on the thumb side
What does ADL stand for
Activities of Daily Living
What is the precaution that you use for everyone
Standard
What do arteries do
Carry oxygenated blood through out the body
The Normal rate for adult heart beat is
60-100
Where is the brachial pulse located
bend of the elbow
What does T stand for
Temperature
What preaution would you use for MRSA infection
Contact
What does a "A" in front of a word mean
absence of
The Normal respiratory rate is
12-20
Where is the carotid pulse located
neck
What does SOB stand for
Shortness of Breath
What precaution would you use for an airborne pathogen like COVID
Droplet
What does "DYS" in front of a word mean
painful or difficulty
What is the 5th vital sign
Pain
Where is the temporal pulse located
at the temple
What does BID stand for
2 times a day
What precaution would you use for something like Tuberculosis
Airborne
What is "Norovirus"
Gastrointestinal infection
What is the sylostic BP
the upper number
Where is the apical pulse located
over the heart
What does HAI stand for
Healthcare associated Infection
What precaution would you sue for taking vital signs
None unless you are coming in contact with non-intact skin
What does "Chronic" mean
Somthing that they will have long term