14:1 Measuring and Recording Vital Signs – Flashcards
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temperature
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measurement of the balance between heat lost and heat produced
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volume
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strength of the pulse
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Apical Pulse
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pulse taken at the apex of the heart with a stethoscope
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respirations
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measurements of breaths taken by a patient
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Stethoscope
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instrument used to take apical pulse
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pulse
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pressure of the blood felt against the wall of an artery
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rhythm
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regularity of the pulse or respirations
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rate
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number of beats per minute
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blood pressure
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measurement of the force exerted by the heart against the arterial walls
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vital signs
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various determinations that provide information about body conditions
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The 4 main vital signs
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temperature, blood pressure, pulse and breathing rate
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Why is it essential that vital signs are measured accurately?
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vital signs are usually the first indication of a disease or abnormality in the patient
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4 common sites in the body where temperature can be measured
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oral, rectum, armpit, ear
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3 factors recorded about a pulse
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rate, rhythm, volume
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3 factors noted about respirations
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breathing rate, rhythm, character of the breathing
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2 readings noted on a blood pressure
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systolic and diastolic
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3 times you may have to take an apical pulse
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infants, illness, hardening of the arteries
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What should you do if you note any abnormality or change in any vital signs?
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record the data and run more tests
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What should you do if you are not able to obtain a correct reading for a vital sign?
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try again or ask for help
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conversion from Fahrenheit to Celsius
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C = (F-32) X 5/9
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conversion from Celsius to Fahrenheit
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F = (C X 9/5) + 32
