Sign in to save your progress, vote, and build your own decks.Sign in
Vitals
92 cards·by Howe.njera
Define anthropometry
The science of aize, proportions, weight, and height
Why are height measurements of the elderly and women taken frequently?
To check for signs of osteoporosis
Who requires frequent weight monitoring?
Underweight infants, children, diabetic patients, pregnant women , patients with cardiac
problems, fluid retention, eating disorders
Children who have difficulty gaining weight could suffer from?
Hormonal imbalance
T/f patients can remain fully clothed when containing weight measurement?
True
T/f it should be noted in a patient's chart if they have disrobed and donned a gown before taking
weight measurement?
True
What are the 3 types of scales?
Upright , balance, and electronic/digital
What are the 2 calibrations for scales?
Kilograms and pounds
T/f The patients height can be taken with shoes on ?
False
How do you convert inches to centimeters!
Multiply inches by 2.5
How do you convert centimeters to inches?
Divide centimeters by 2.5
Define homoeostasis
The body's natural ability to maintain a stable environment ,correct abnormal
conditions,and balance bodily processes.
Indicators of the body's ability to maintain homoeostasis?
Vital signs
What are the 4 vital signs?
Temperature , pulse, respiration, and blood pressure
What is thw proper sequence for recording vitals!
T,P,R,BP
How do you convert kilograms to pounds?
Multiply kilograms by 2.2
How do you convert pounds to kilograms?
Multiply pounds by 0.45
What is produced as a by product of metabolism ?
Body heat
Define metabolism
Sum of all biochemical and physiological processes that occur in the body
What is the thermoregulator of the body?
Hypothalamus
3 ways heat is lost from the body?
Radiation, convection, conduction
Define radiation
Heat given off as electromagnetic waves
Define convection
Dispersion of heat by air currents
Define conduction
Transfer of heat from a hotter molecule to a cooler molecule or substance
Children who have difficulty gaining weight could suffer from?
Hormonal imbalance
2 measurements if of body temperature!
Celsius and Fahrenheit
Average body temperature?
98.6F. 37C
T/f. Acetonetaphine and aspirin lower body temperature?
True
T/f. A fever is the body's ways of fighting infection?
True
T/f antipyretic drugs lower body temperature?
True
T/f
answer
T/ f,...fasting decreases metabolism which lowers body temperature?
True
How do you convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?
F=(Celsius x 9/5}+ 32
Convert Fahrenheit to celsius?
(F-32) x 5/9
define pyrexia
body temp that exceeds 100.4F
define febrile
a condiition caused by fever
define afebrile
a condition not caused by fever
define hyperpyrexia
body temp exceeds 105.8F
what is the difference between hyperpyrexia and hyperthermia?
hyperpyrexia is a high fever and hyperthermia is caused by being exposed to high external
temps such a being outdoors
what are the signs and symptoms of a hyperpyrexia?
increased heart rate, increased respiratory rate, shivering, chills, decreased
appetite,headache, facial flushing, sweating
what are the signs and symptoms of hyperthermia?
cessation of sweating, loss of coordination, drowsiness, convulsions,
4 common types of fever?
inermittent, remittent, relapsing, constant
define intermittent fever
body temp alternates between febrile and normal body temp
define remittent fever
wide range of body temp fluctuation of 3 degrees or more within 24 hours
define relapsing fever
febrile periods that come for a few days, go away, and then return
define constant fever
body temp fluctuates in small amounts but is still above normal body temp
t/f..body temp below 93.2 is fatal?
true
define hypothermia
body temp below 97F...body is losing more heat than it is producing
what are the clinical signs of hypothermia?
decreased pulse and respirations, pale,waxy,cool skin, drowsiness progressing to com and
death, lack of muscle coordination,
what are the ways body temp is measured?
oral, aural, tympanic membrsne, axillary, rectum, temporal artery
What are the abbreviations for location of body temp measuremnts?
R(rectal), AX(axillary). TA(temporal artery), O(oral)
define frenulum linguae
the longitudinal fold of mucous membrane
T/f...if the patient has drank fluids or has eaten before the appointment you can take the oral
temperature immeadiately?
false. you must wait 15 minutes before obtaining an oral temp
what is a tympanic membrane?
the eardrum at the end of the external auditory canal
why are aural temps preferred over oral temps?
the space in the external auditory canal is more tightly closed than the mouth, does not come
into contact with saliva and mucuous
what is the least accurate method of recording body temp?
axillary method
what is the most accurate method of recording body temp?
rectal
why is rectal temp most accurate method?
the mucous membrane lining of of the rectum cannot come into contact with air
what affects axillary temp?
perspiration
What are 4 types of thermometers used in healthcare?
electronic/digital, tympanic membrane, temporal artery, chemical disposable
what types of thermometers are banned from healthcare usage?
mercury
when and who eliminated the use of mercury themometers in healthcare settings?
in 2002 the American hospital association
what is the blue probe used for?
oral and axillary temperatures
what is the red probe used for?
rectal temps...requires lubrication
how far do you insert a rectal probe nto an adult rectum?
1/2 inch
how far do you insert a rectal probe into a child's rectum?
1/4 inch
define pulse
number of times heart beats per minute
T/f...healthy adults have 70 beats per minute pulse during inactivity?
true
name 3 characteristics of pulse rate
rate, volume, rhythm
define intermittent pulse
hesrt occassionally skips a beat
Name 9 common pulse sites
radial, brachial, carotid,temporal,femoral,politeal,posterior,tibnial,dorsalis
pedis, apical arteries
what is the average pulse rate for infants?
120-160 bpm
average pulse rate for 2-6 years old?
80-120 bpm
average pulse rate for 6-10 year olds?
80-100 bpm?
average pulse rate for 11-16 year olds?
70-90 bpm
average pulse rate for adults?
60-80 bpm
average pulse rates for elderly?
50-65 bpm
question
answer
question
answer
when taking apical-radial pulse, if they are not the same what happens?
find pulse deficit by subtracting radial pulse fro apical pulse
T/f...the radial pulse can be greater than the apical pulse?
false
define respiration
process of inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide
How long should you count respiration?
1 minute
what should be taken into consideration when counting respiration?
rate, rhythm,depth, quality of breathing
normal respiratory rate of newborn?
30-50
normal respiratory rate of 1-2 year olds?
20-30
normal respiratory rate of 3-8 year olds?
18-26
normal respiratory rate for 9-11 year olds?
16-22
normal respiratory rate for 12-adult?
12-20
answer
answer
ame 3 types of sphygmomanometers?
mercury, aneroid, electronic