Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Vitals Nur162
Vitals Stack
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. What is the normal core body temp | 36*c to 37.5*c (97.0-99.5*f) |
| 2. What regulates the body temp. | The thermoregulatory center of the hypothalamus |
| 3. How does the thermoregulatory center work | It receives messages from cold and warm receptors in the body, then tells the body to produce/conserve heat, or lose it |
| 4. What is the primary source of heat in the body | A byproduct of Metabolism |
| 5. What is the primary site of heat loss | The skin (then sweat, urine,feces) |
| 6. How often should the vital signs be checked | At least every 4 hours in hospitalized PT’s |
| 7. What is released to alter states of metabolism | Epinephrine and nor epinephrine and other hormones |
| 8. What is Radiation transfer of body heat | Diffusion of dissemination of heat by electromagnetic waves |
| 9. What is Convection transfer of body heat | The dissemination of heat by motion (fan-like) between areas of unequal density |
| 10. What is conduction of transfer of heat | The transfer from another object during direct contact (icepack) |
| 11. What is a person called with a normal body temp | Afebril (without fever) |
| 12. What is a person with a fever said to be | Febril |
| 13. What is another name for fever | Pyrexia |
| 14. What is another name for fever reducing meds | antipyretic |
| 15. What are the ranges for temp Orally, rectally, axillary, tympanic, forehead | Oral – 37*c – 98.6*fRectal – 37.5*c – 99.5*fAxillary – 36.5*c – 97.6*fTympanic – 37.5*c – 99.5*fForehead – 34.4*c – 94.0*f |
| 16. Where might a glass thermometer be used | On critical care units or on isolation |
| 17. What is tachycardia | A rapid heart rate (100-180 bpm) |
| 18. What regulates the pulse | The autonomic NS through the SA node |
| 19. How does parasympathetic stimulation affect the heart rate | It decreases the heart rate (rest/digest) |
| 20. How does the sympathetic stimulation affect the heart rate | It increases it (fight/flight) |
| 21. What is the number of contractions over a peripheral artery in 1 min called | Pulse rate |
| 22. What is the normal range for a pulse rate | 60-100 bpm (average is 80) |
| 23. What is the average pulse rate for a newborn and a 3 yr old | NB- 140 bpm – 3 yr old – 100 bpm |
| 24. What is an irregular pattern of heartbeats called | Dysrythmia |
| 25. What is the movement of air into and out of the lungs called | Pulmonary ventilation |
| 26. Where are the respiratory centers located | In the medulla oblongata and pons |
| 27. What is the normal range and average for respiration | 12-20 breaths/min |
| 28. What is it called when there is an increase in the respiratory rate with shallow breaths | Tachypnea |
| 29. What is it called when there is a increase in the rate, and increase in the depth of breathing | Hyperventilation |
| 30. What is it called when there is a slowing in the rate with regular depth | Bradypnea |
| 31. What is it called when there is a slowing in the rate and a decrease in the depth of breathing with an irregular pattern | Hypoventilation |
| 32. What is it called when there are alternating periods of deep and rapid breathing followed by periods of apnea in a consistent rhythm | Cheyne-stokes |
| 33. What is it called when there are varying depths and rates of breathing in an irregular pattern | Biot’s respirations |
| 34. What is it called when there are periods of no breathing | Apnea |
| 35. What is dyspnea | Difficult or labored breathing |
| 36. What is it called when dyspneic people can breath more normally in an upright position | Orthopnea |
| 37. What is the force of the blood against arterial walls referred to as | Blood pressure |
| 38. What is the difference between systolic and diastolic pressure referred to as | Pulse pressure |
| 39. What is stroke volume | The amt of blood forced out of the left ventricle with each contraction |
| 40. What is the amount of blood pumped per min called | Cardiac output (average 3.5L/min – 8.0L/min) |
| 41. What is the average BP for adults | 120/80 |
| 42. What is low blood pressure associated with weakness and fainting when one rises referred to as | Orthostatic hypotension |
| 43. What are the series of sounds that are listened for while taking a BP called | Korotkoff sounds |
| Bradycardia | A slowed pulse rate (below 60 bpm) |
Created by:
cspearsall
Popular Nursing sets