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26 Cards in this Set
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What part of the Brain is responsible for Temperature Regulation? (P.179)
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- Hypothalamus
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What is the BASIC definition of Hyperthermia and Hypothermia? (P.179)
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- Hyperthermia - Increase in Body Temperature
- Hypothermia - Decrease in body Temperature |
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What are the two main causes of Hyperthermia? (P.179)
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- Pyrogens from Bacteria such as Myocardial Infarction
- Trauma to the Brain |
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What is Hypothermia usually a result of? (P.179)
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- Exposure to Cold in Trauma
- Induced in Surgery to Reduce Oxygen Requirement |
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What is Bradycardia? (P.181)
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- Slow Heart Rate
- Usually <60 bpm |
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What is Tachycardia? (P.181)
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- High Heart Rate
- Usually >100 bpm |
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What is Sinus Arrhythmia? (P.181)
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- Irregular Heart Beat
- Found in Children - Heart Rate Varies with Respiratory Cycle |
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What are some of the causes of Hyperthermia? (P.179)
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- Pyrogens from Bacteria such as Myocardial Infarctions
- Neurological Disorders from Brain Trauma |
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What is Tachypnea?
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- Abnormally Fast Breathing
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What is Bradypnea?
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- Abnormally Slow Breathing
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What is Orthostatic Hypotension? (P.187)
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- Abrupt drop in Systolic Pressure of 20 mm Hg
- Caused by Increased Vasodilation without Increase in Cardiac Output |
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What is Cheyne-Stokes?
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- Cycle in which Respiration Wax and Wanes
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What is Eupnea?
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- Normal Breathing
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What is a Sphygmomanometer?
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- Instrument Used to Measure Blood Pressure Aneroid (Gauge) Mercury (Liquid)
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Define BMI? (P.145)
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- Body Mass Index
- Practical Marker to assess body fat distribution to indicate health - BMI = Weight (kg) / Height (meters)^2 |
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Describe various Routes of Temperature Measurement and Special Consideration for Each Route? (P.179)
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- Oral (Accurate and Convenient)
- Rectal (Only When Other Routes NOT Practical, High Patient Discomfort/Disruptive) - Tympanic (Swift and Accurate) - Axillary (Safe and Accurate when Environment is Reasonable Controlled) |
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Describe Appropriate Procedure for Assessing Normal Respirations? (P.182)
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- Do NOT Mention Counting of Respirations
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List Factors that Affect Blood Pressure? (P.183)
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- Age, Sex, Race, Diurnal Rhythm, Weight, Exercise, Emotions, Stress
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Relate the use of a Blood Pressure Cuff of Improper Size to the Possible Findings that May be Obtained? (P.184)
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- Inaccurate Readings
- Narrow Cuff Could Yield Artificially High Values |
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Discuss Measurement of Weight and Height? (P.179)
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- Weight, Remove Shoes/Heavy Clothing
- Height, Remove Shoes, Stand Straight, Look Straight |
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Describe the Four Qualities Considered when one Assesses the Pulse?
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- Rate, Rhythm, Force, Elasticity
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Normal TPR, BP range for adult? (P.197)
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- Temperature – Decreases with Age
- Pulse – Normal Range Between 60 – 100. - Respiration – Increase in Rate and more Shallow - Blood Pressure – Increases with Age due to Stiffening of Arteries and Hypertension |
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. Describe the Relationships Among the Terms Blood Pressure, Systolic Pressure, Diastolic Pressure, Pulse Pressure, and Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP)? (P.183)
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Systolic Pressure – Maximum Pressure on Artery During Contraction
Diastolic Pressure – Elastic Recoil or Resting Pressure Pulse Pressure – Systolic - Diastolic MAP – Average Pressure Over a Cycle. Note: NOT average of Systolic and Diastolic |
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Correct Process of Measuring Postural Vital Signs? (P.187)
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- Patients with Hypertension
- Measure Pulse, BP with patient Supine, Sitting, Standing (Wait 2 mins in between) |
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. List the information considered in each of the four areas of a general survey; physical appearance, body structure, mobility, and behavior? (P.177)
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- Refer to Book (Too many factors)
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Discuss Relevant Developmental Consideration in Relation to General Survey? (P.189)
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- Physical Apperance, Body Structure, Mobility
- Behavior - Parental Bonding |
