ATTR 1300 Study Guide - Final Guide: Shortness Of Breath, Vital Signs 1, Prehypertension
1 Sep 2016
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Chapter 9 vital signs (outline) by sarah. 4 main vital signs: pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure, skin color, temperature, and condition. Baseline vital signs: first recorded during secondary assessment, assess asap for future comparisons, document. Quantitative vital signs: objective measurements, rate (or number) of breaths/heart beats. Qualitative vital signs: rhythm (regular or irregular, strength (strong or poor[thready]) Ongoing assessment of vital signs: stable athlete every 15 mins, unstable every 5 mins. Pulse palpable rhythmic expansion of an artery : pulse points areas where the major arteries are very close to the skin"s surface & lie directly over a bone, allowing for easier palpation. Dorsalis pedis top of foot: pulse assessment rates. Bradycardia less than 60bpm adults; less than 100bpm infants. If hypothermic assess for 30 45 secs: quality. Ventilation process of exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide. Inhalation active rise of chest, drawing in oxygen. Exhalation passive fall of chest, blowing off carbon dioxide.
