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What is the primary purpose of taking a patient's weight and height during a general examination?
Which artery is centered over the balloon of the cuff during a blood pressure reading?
What is the normal range for a resting pulse rate in beats per minute?
What is the estimated systolic pressure number in mmHg?
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What is the term for a pulse rate above 100 beats per minute?
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What is the normal temperature reading in degrees Celsius?
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What is the effect of fever on pulse rate?
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What type of sphygmomanometer is used for manual blood pressure measurement?
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Study Notes
General Patient Examination
- Patient information includes: name, gender, DOB/age, address, contact number, and patient referral
- Vital signs include: blood pressure, temperature, respiratory rate, pulse rate, and oxygen saturation levels
Blood Pressure
- Useful indicator of systemic disease
- Standard reference for blood pressure measurement
- Hypertensive (high blood pressure) vs. hypotensive (low blood pressure)
- Measured using a sphygmomanometer, which can be electrical (digital) or manual (analog)
- Estimated systolic pressure number: 20-30mmHg
- Branchial and radial arteries are used for blood pressure measurement
Arteries
- Subclavian artery: located near the collarbone
- Axillary artery: located near the armpit
- Branchial artery: located in the arms
- Radial artery: located in the arm
- Ulnar artery: located in the wrist
Temperature
- Systemic illness or systemic response suspected when temperature is abnormal
- Normal sublingual temperature: 37°C (98.6°F)
Pulse Rate
- Normal resting pulse rate: between 60 and 80 beats/min
- Tachycardia: pulse rate above 100 beats/min
- Fever: pulse rate increases by 5-10 beats/min with each degree
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Learn about the essential patient information and vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, and respiratory rate. Understand the importance of blood pressure measurement and its indicators.
