Vital signs 11/21

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Popliteal pulse

Behind the knee

Radial pulse

Most used cite to take a pulse

Rate, depth, and rhythm

Characteristics of respiration

Respiration for adults

30-50

Normal BP

119/79

Prehypertension

129/139

Hypertension

140-180/?

Rate, volume, rhythm

Characteristics of pulse

Brachial artery

Outside the arm

Apical pulse

5th innercostal space below the nipples

Hypothermia

Body temp below 95 degrees, pale, coordination off, abnormal breathing

Rectal temp

Most accurate way to measure temperature

Normal temp

98.6 can increase 1 to 2 degrees and still be considered normal

Korotkoff

NOT affect BP

Pulseoxometer

Measures pulse and oxygen in blood

Hypoxia

Decreased oxygen in the blood

Tachycardia

Heart rate above 100

Orthostatic Hypertension

Standing up to fast and getting dizzy

Pulse pressure

Difference between systolic and diastolic

Fever signs

Increase respiratory rate, chills, sweating, shivering

Average # of heart beats per min for adults

60-80

Bradypnea

Adult that has respiratory rate below 12

Tympanic monitor

Temp in the ear, most suggested way for child

Apical pulse

Most accurate way to check pulse in children

Axillary

Under the arm

Probe cover

Covers equipment/thermometer *always change between patients

Wouldn't hear BP because of what

Talking, brachial artery must be found

Low grade fever

Temp over 100.4

What can cause a low pulse

Activity

Posterior antibial pulse

In the ankle

Steertor

Noises that sound like snoring while breathing normal

Hyperventilation

Deep rapid respirations

Lose body heat

From radiation and conduction

Cyanosis

Color blue

Tyroid

Increase pulse

Arm above the heart will BP be high