24 Questions
Why is the popliteal artery used for assessing blood pressure?
When the brachial artery is not accessible
What is the usual difference in systolic blood pressure between the popliteal artery and the brachial artery?
10 - 40 mmHg higher in the popliteal artery
What can cause falsely low blood pressure assessments?
Using a cuff that is too big or too wide
What is pulse oximetry used for monitoring?
Oxygen saturation levels
What percentage range is considered normal for oxygen saturation?
95% - 100%
Which of the following factors affects oxygen saturation?
Hemoglobin, circulation, and activity
What does VS stand for in the context of healthcare?
Vital signs
What does nutrition refer to in the context of healthcare?
Intake of food and how it nourishes our bodies
Why is it important to assess height and weight?
To calculate BMI and assess nutritional status
What is the significance of Phase 1 of Korotkoff sounds?
It represents the first appearance of faint tapping and is the systolic pressure
What is the auscultatory gap?
The temporary disappearance of sounds in the latter part of Phase 1 and during Phase 2
What is the purpose of taking vital signs?
To monitor the patient's response to therapy
Which phase of Korotkoff sounds represents the last sound before continuous silence and is used to define diastolic pressure?
Phase V
What characterizes Phase III of Korotkoff sounds?
Loud sounds as the blood flows freely through the open artery
How is blood pressure defined?
The force exerted by the blood against a vessel wall
What is the purpose of oxygen saturation measurement?
To measure the utilization of oxygen in the body
What does Phase IV of Korotkoff sounds indicate?
Abrupt muffled sounds with a soft blowing sound considered to be the first diastolic pressure
When does the muffled or swishing sound that may disappear for up to 40mmHg long then reappear occur according to Korotkoff sounds?
Phase II
Why are vital signs considered important in patient care?
They help identify normal patterns for patients
What are the Korotkoff sounds?
Sounds heard as bp cuff pressure is released, indicating different phases of blood flow
What is the role of pulse in vital signs?
To indicate a wave of blood traveling through arteries with each heartbeat
Why is pain considered as one of the vital signs?
To reflect health status
What is the significance of assessing vital signs?
To identify patients at risk for deterioration
What is the main purpose of taking vital signs as part of the nursing assessment?
To reflect health status and identify normal patterns for patients
Explore the definitions, normal and abnormal findings, and skills for assessing vital signs, as well as the rationales for each action. Understand the significance of vital signs as an indicator of physiologic functioning and their role in reflecting the health status of a person.
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