Temperature
Give the two methods of measuring temperatures that are most accurate (least invasive and most invasive).
least- temporal most- rectal
What is the correct positioning of the hand and arm when taking a blood pressure.
Extremity at heart level and hand facing upward
Normal pulse range
60-100
What makes up a respiration
1 inhalation 1 exhalation
The following symptoms are all common in what condition:
- Hypotenstion
-Tachycardia (weak pulse)
- Diaphoresis
(x2)
Shock. Tell me 2 types
How far does one insert a rectal thermometer
1 in
You take Mr. Jones BP and it read 201/104, this is not his baseline. What is the frist step in following up with this blood pressure? (x2)
Check the cuff and retake the blood pressure.
What are two important components to remember before rechecking Mr. Jones BP?
How long do you take an abnormal pulse for and what location is primarily used for taking a pulse?
1 minute, radial
This term is defined as labored or difficult breathing
dyspnea
Slurred speech and facial dropping are signs of this condition. (x2)
Stroke. 2 types.
The normal temperature ranges for this method of measuring temperature are 96.6-98.6
axillary
What is the word for positional changes in blood pressure?
Orthostatic blood pressures.
Terms for abnormally high and abnormally low pulse.
Tachycardia, bradycardia
How long should you count respirations for someone with a noral respiratory rate. What do you do after you've counted.
30 seconds, multiply by 2
This type of paralyzation is common in stroke victims. (x2)
Hemiplegia. Define the other 2 type or paralyzation we discussed.
A patient with a 100.4 rectal temperature would be considered....Febrile or Afebrile
Afebrile
Define the paramters for hypertension and hypotension.
Systolic >120 Diastolic >80
Systolic <100 Diastolic <60
This term represents the pattern of the beats/pulsations of a pulse. (x2)
Describe a way to avoid influencing the fluctuation of someones respiratory rate.
Avoid notifying them you are counting. Count while taking a pulse.
Radiating chest pain and gastric upset are early signs of...
MI
Give me 3 contraindications for taking oral temperatures. (x2 if you can give me 5)
- unconcious
-unable to follow commands/close mouth
-likely to bite down on the thermometer
-unable to breath through nose
-ate/smoked/drank in last 15 minutes
- oral surgery
BPs are written in fraction format. Tell me what the term for the numerator is and what is represents in the body. Tell me what the term for denominator is and what is represents in the body?
Systolic: Heart contracting sending blood through arteries
Dyastolic: Heart relaxing blood flowing through artieries
This is the most accurate location to auscultate a pulse
Apex, Apical pulse
The term for a RR of <10. The term for a respiratory rate >20
Bradypnea. Tachypnea
Leading cause of accidental death in elderly
Falls