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Vital Signs Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| telemetry unit | step down from ICU |
| crash cart | cart carrying supplies for immediate treatment of a heart attack |
| congestive heart failure (CHF) | condition of a weakened heart to unable to pump all of the blood out of the lungs causing blood to pool at the bottom |
| stethoscope | device that amplifies sound, used to listen to the heart and take blood pressure |
| endotracheal tube | device inserted into the airway of a client who is about to receive a general anesthetic |
| sphygmomanometer | device used to take blood pressure |
| emphysema | disease characterized by gradual destruction of the alveoli |
| asthma | disease that affects the air passages in the lungs, causing wheezing and shortness of breath |
| atrial fibrillation (AF) | abnormal heart rhythm in which the chambers no longer beat in synchrony (heart rate is fast and irregular) |
| pneumonia | acute infection of the tissues of the lungs |
| tracheostomy | artificial airway through an incision in the trachea |
| height and weight | anthropometric measurments |
| COLD/COPD | any chronic lung condition in which the flow of expired air is slowed down |
| suctioning | negative pressure to remove mucus, phlegm or other secretions |
| atherosclerosis | arteriosclerosis because of fat deposits in arterial walls |
| physiotherapist | assesses patients, devise deep breathing exercises |
| arterial blood gases | assessment to determine the amounts of O2 and CO2 dissolved in the blood |
| sputum specimen | mucous secretions from the airways, lungs or throat |
| cerebrovascular accident (CVA) | damage to the brain when blood supply is diminished or stopped completely |
| myocardial infarct (MI) | damage to the heart caused by a blockage in one of the coronary arteries cutting off blood supply |
| dyspnea | difficulty breathing |
| pacemaker | electronic device that regulates the heartbeat |
| hypertension (high blood pressure) | excessive force of the blood against the vessel walls |
| bradycardia | extremely slow heartbeat |
| oxygen therapy | for clients who for any reason do not have enough oxygen in their blood |
| arteriosclerosis | hardening of the arteries; reduces blood flow |
| temperature | heat is produced by the body as it maintains normal body functions |
| vital signs | important measurements of the body's state of health |
| hypoxia | insufficient oxygen in blood or tissue |
| deep suctioning | using a suction catheter into the lower trachea and bronchi (aka endotracheal suctioning) |
| hemorrhage | loss of a large amount of blood |
| arrhythmia | loss of normal rhythm of the heartbeat |
| pulse oximetry | to determine oxygen levels in red blood cells in the arterial blood |
| rhonchi/wheeze | musical-pitched sounds produced at auscultation when air passes through narrowed bronchi |
| "call the arrest" | notify the appropriate people |
| respiration | one full cycle of breathing |
| postural drainage | positioning of the client with the head lower than the body to that gravity can help drain the mucus and secreations |
| thoracentesis | procedure to remove fluid from the space between the lining of the outside of the lungs and the wall of the chest |
| nurse | provides ongoing assessment and feedback about the client's oxygenation status |
| vibrations | rapid movements of flattened hands over the client's chest to move secretions |
| extubate | remove the endotracheal tube |
| inhalation therapy | selected medications to be delivered by a mask, to treat asthma |
| crackles/crepitation | sounds produced by air passing over airway secretions |
| endotracheal suctioning | type of deep suctioning |
| oropharyngeal suctioning | suctioning through the mouth to reach the mouth only or mouth and back of throat |
| nasopharyngeal suctioning | suctioning through the nose to reach the mouth and throat |
| essential hypertension | the cause of the increased pressure is idiopathic |
| blood pressure | the force that the blood exerts on the arterial walls |
| diastolic pressure | the pressure on the vascular walls when the heart is relaxing |
| systolic pressure | the pressure on the vascular walls when the heart is contracting |
| the symptoms are always associated with disease, such as glomerulonephritis, pyelonephritis or diseases of the adrenal glands | |
| telemetry monitor | traces heart's activity, readout displayed on small screen |
| humidifiers | used for clients who are experiencing respiratory difficulties |
| clapping/percussion | using cupped hands to gently but firmly strike affected regions of the chest to move secretions |
| pulse | when the heart contracts it forces blood throughout the body by way of blood vessels |
| ABG | arterial blood gases |
| AF | atrial fibrillation |
| AFB | acid-fast bacillus |
| ARDS | acute respiratory distress syndrome |
| BMI | body mass index |
| BP | blood pressure |
| CCU | chronic care unit / cardiac care unit |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| COLD | chronic obstructive lung disease |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CSM | circulation, sensation, movement |
| CVA | cardiovascular accident |
| DB+C | deep breathing + coughing exercises |
| DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
| DPI | dry powder inhaler |
| FVC | forced vital capacity |
| Ht | height |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| IRDS | infant respiratory distress syndrome |
| MDI | metered-dose inhaler |
| MI | myocardial infarct |
| NMT | nebulized mist treatment |
| O2 | oxygen |
| PCP | pneumocystis pneumonia primary care physician |
| PND | paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea |
| PRN | as necessary |
| PFT | pulmonary function tests |
| PVA | peripheral vascular assessment |
| RDS | respiratory distress syndrome |
| RTT | respiratory therapist technician |
| RRCP | registered respiratory care practitioner |
| SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| SPD | sterile processing department |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respirations |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| Wt | weight |
Created by:
Barbara Ross
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